Forbes School

forbes.alpinedistrict.org/

550 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Forbes Elementary School is a public school located in American Fork, Utah, serving students as part of the Alpine School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty works to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging active participation in the classroom and the local community.

Beyond traditional academics, Forbes Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be welcoming and supportive, offering various programs and resources to help students build a strong educational foundation. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the school strives to cultivate both critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning in every student.

550

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forbes School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	141
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
350 (63.6%)
Hispanic
141 (25.6%)
Two or More
36 (6.5%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.0%)
Black
7 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Alpine District
Phone:	(801)610-8705
Website:	http://forbes.alpinedistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 4

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forbes School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	75
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forbes School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	50%
Male	275	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)