The Forestdale School, also known as the Greenville School, is a historic one-room school building at 87 Falmouth-Sandwich Road in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The single story wood-frame structure was built in 1878, and is one of a small number of surviving district school buildings on Cape Cod.
Forestdale School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestdale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Forestdale School's student population of 543 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forestdale School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
88%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forestdale School often compared to?
Forestdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harwich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Forestdale School?
543 students attend Forestdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Forestdale School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestdale School?
Forestdale School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forestdale School offer ?
Forestdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forestdale School part of?
Forestdale School is part of Sandwich School District.
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