FORSAN EL

FORSAN ISD
500 W MAIN ST
BIG SPRING, TX 79733
343 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Forsan Elementary is a public school located in Big Spring, Texas, serving as a primary educational institution within the Forsan Independent School District. As a key component of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic development and social growth in a supportive, small-town learning environment.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Region 18 Education Service Center, which supports its commitment to meeting state educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates regarding student life, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Being part of the Forsan ISD, the elementary school is known for fostering a close-knit school culture that prioritizes student engagement and preparation for higher grade levels.
343
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    190 (55.4%)
  • Hispanic
    130 (37.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.2%)
  • Black
    5 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: FORSAN ISD
Phone: (432)457-0091
Website: http://www.forsan.esc18.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 6
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 61
Gender Ratio