Forest Home Elementary

1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Home Elementary, located at 1516 W. Forest Home Ave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a public school operating under the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated in the heart of the city’s near south side, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and demographic makeup of the surrounding neighborhood. As part of the larger MPS system, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school’s mission aligns with the district’s broader goal of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by Milwaukee Public Schools, Forest Home Elementary focuses on core subjects such as literacy and mathematics while fostering an environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find the most current information through the official Milwaukee Public Schools website at http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

559

Total Students

49.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Home Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	466
Black	63
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
466 (83.4%)
Black
63 (11.3%)
White
13 (2.3%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)902-6200
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	513
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 101

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Home Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	101
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Home Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	41.5%
Male	327	58.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)