Forest Hills School

101 Stovall Dr, Florence, AL, 35633-1435 - View a map of this school Map

School Notes Overview:

Forest Hills Elementary School is one of three elementary schools within the Florence City School System. We serve approximately 650 children in the area. Our teachers are available and accessible. The administration is encouraging and supportive of both parents and children, as well as the teaching staff. We offer a variety of activities/opportunities including: Jump Rope for Heart, Show Choir, Book Fairs, Red Ribbon Week activities, Read Across America activities, Student of the Month recognition, Book Character Parades, Monthly Flag Ceremonies, Reading Renaissance School, Field Day for every grade level, March of Dimes participation, PTO Musical/Dramatic Presentations, Field Trips, Arts Alive activities, Cub Scouts and Brownies.

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School Overview:

 
Forest Hills School
Grades Offered Grades KG - 4
County Lauderdale County, AL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 812 students
% Male / % Female 50% / 50%
Total Classroom Teachers 52 teachers
Students by Grade
Kind - 155 students
Grade 1 - 160 students
Grade 2 - 158 students
Grade 3 - 167 students
Grade 4 - 172 students
 
 
This School
(AL) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 1:15
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(AL) School Average
% American Indian n/a 1%
% Asian 1% 1%
% Hispanic 3% 5%
% Black 17% 37%
% White 78% 55%
Unknown 1% 1%
 
Additional Student Information
This School
(AL) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 35% 52%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 7%
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name Florence City School District
 
This School's Agency
(AL) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 9 7
Number of Students Managed 4,243 students 2,955 students
District Total Revenue $50,250,000 $29,169,000
District Expenditure $50,595,000 $30,867,000
District Revenue / Student $11,843 $9,871
District Expenditure / Student $11,924 $10,446

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Facebook Alumni Groups:

Forest Hills High School (Sidman, Pa)
This is a group for former students of Forest Hills High School located in Sidman, PA. More info to come. **I've been trying to find online somewhere history of Forest Hills but can't find anything useful. Anybody have any sources let me know. **Invite all of your FH friends to join** Link to th...
 
Forest Hills High School Alumni
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In the News:

  • More schools added to closing list (The Florence Times-Daily)
    posted on January 29, 2010 at 04:13:29 pm
    Staff reports Some students are being sent home early today because of wintry weather. Hibbett, Weeden and Handy schools will close at 11 a.m. Colbert County schools, Harlan, Florence High School, Florence Freshman Center, Florence Middle School, Forest Hills School and Covenant Christian School are closing at 11:30 a.m.
  • Walk for Life event set for Tuesday (The Florence Times-Daily)
    posted on May 11, 2009 at 08:38:33 am
    A Walk for Life fundraising event will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills School. The Florence Fighting Falcons breast cancer team is hosting the event that takes participants through the Forest Hills neighborhood.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35633)
School Zip (35633)
(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,521 people 4,446,124 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 22% 19%
Median Household Income $39,401 $35,313
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% Owning / % Renting 83% / 17% 72% / 28%

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