Forrest Hills Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
91%
36%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrest Hills Elementary School?
227 students attend Forrest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forrest Hills Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest Hills Elementary School?
Forrest Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forrest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Forrest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forrest Hills Elementary School part of?
Forrest Hills Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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