Forest Park Elementary School

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School, located at 5535 Sandalwood Blvd in Columbus, Ohio, is a public school serving the local community within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a large urban district, the school emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success.

The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often engaging families through community-focused initiatives and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and parents, Forest Park Elementary strives to address the unique needs of each student while fostering a culture of inclusivity. The school’s location provides convenient access for local residents, further strengthening its role as a stable educational anchor for the children of the Columbus area.

375

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	115
Black	190
Asian	32
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Black
190 (50.7%)
Hispanic
115 (30.7%)
Asian
32 (8.5%)
Two or More
20 (5.3%)
White
17 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5337
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 53