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North Forrest Elementary

702 Eatonville Road, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

About North Forrest Elementary

Families in the Hattiesburg, Mississippi area may want to look into North Forrest Elementary as one of the best elementary schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In Mississippi elementary schools, it is in a semi-rural area, and about 50% of students are good at math and 46% are good at reading. Families looking at or making a list of the best elementary schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi like the smaller campus and close-knit community. Even though it is a public school, it is sometimes compared to the best private elementary schools in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, based on class size and how much attention each student gets.

North Forrest Elementary Contact Information

Address

702 Eatonville Road, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

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Phone

(601) 584-6466

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
214
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 77 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Forrest Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 21.03%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 4.67%
Black 67.76%
Two+ Races 6.54%
Native Am. 0%
White
21.03%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
4.67%
Black
67.76%
Two+ Races
6.54%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 214
51.4%
110 Female
48.6%
104 Male

Student Population

214 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

2140 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Forrest Elementary has worked hard to improve early reading and math skills while keeping the school community close. More small-group reading rotations, hands-on math activities, and family nights that bring caregivers into classrooms are some of the new things that have been done.

FAQ

Q1. What grades attend North Forrest Elementary?

Ans. It generally serves elementary-age students in lower grades, typically K–5.

Q2. Does the school run bus routes?

Ans. Yes, buses serve students who live in the attendance area.

Q3. Are outdoor play areas available?

Ans. Yes, students have playground and outdoor recreation space.

Q4. How are parents informed about school events?

Ans. Through printed notices, calls, and online updates.

Q5. Does North Forrest host family nights?

Ans. Yes, seasonal events invite families to participate in school activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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