FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.williamsvillek12.org

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Elementary School is a prominent educational institution located in Williamsville, New York, serving as part of the Williamsville Central School District. Situated at 250 N Forest Road, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-aged student body. As a key component of a highly regarded suburban school district, Forest Elementary emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school benefits from being part of a larger community known for its strong focus on educational investment and parent engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Williamsville Central School District, Forest Elementary fosters a collaborative culture where teachers, administrators, and families work together to prepare students for middle school transitions. Prospective parents and community members can learn more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, and ongoing initiatives by visiting their official website at http://www.williamsvillek12.org.

515

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	39
Black	20
Asian	18
Two or More	26

White
412 (80.0%)
Hispanic
39 (7.6%)
Two or More
26 (5.0%)
Black
20 (3.9%)
Asian
18 (3.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)626-9800
Website:	http://www.williamsvillek12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 113