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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.
School Overview:
Forest Hills School
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| 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
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(AL) School Average
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | 1:15 |
| Students by Ethnicity | This School
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(AL) School Average
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| % 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
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(AL) School Average
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| % 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
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(AL) District Average
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| 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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In the News:
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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)
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(AL) State Average
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| 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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Nearby Schools:
- Harlan Elementary School - 454 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Underwood Elementary School - 339 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Florence Freshman Center - 364 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- Weeden Elementary School - 435 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Kilby Laboratory School - 139 students - 3 mi. away - view location
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