Forest Hills El Sch

www.fhrangers.org

994 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Forest Hills Elementary School, located at 547 Locust Street in Sidman, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the Forest Hills School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the surrounding community. Through its commitment to the district’s "Ranger" spirit, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of essential social skills, preparing its young students for their future academic careers.

The school’s website, fhrangers.org, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay informed about school events, and connect with faculty. By maintaining an active connection with the community and prioritizing student engagement, Forest Hills Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and excellence. It remains an integral part of the local educational landscape, reflecting the district's broader mission to empower students through quality instruction and community partnership.

994

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hills El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	952
Hispanic	17
Black	5
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
952 (95.8%)
Two or More
19 (1.9%)
Hispanic
17 (1.7%)
Black
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Forest Hills SD
Phone:	(814)487-7613
Website:	http://www.fhrangers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 160

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 145

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 127