Forest Elementary School

Forest Elementary, a K–5 school, is the best elementary school in the neighborhood that usually has 657 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1. About 37% of people are proficient at math, and 37% are good at reading. There are 47% female students and 53% male students in the school. 44% of the students at the school are from low-income families. There are 56 full-time teachers who are the same. Rentals with three bedrooms in nearby Kalamazoo neighborhoods usually cost between $1,200 and $1,800 a month. Students usually go to Kalamazoo high schools like Kalamazoo Central or Loy Norrix, which have produced famous alumni like Derek Jeter and Greg Jennings. When it comes to math and reading, Forest is in the middle of the district, so families often look at tutoring or school intervention options before enrolling.

Fifth graders got to "try out a lot of different musical instruments." The school still stresses clubs outside of school (like the Coding Club and the Newspaper Club) and themed activities like a "Taylor Swift Club" to help kids connect with each other socially and emotionally.

Q.1 What do I need to do to get my child into Forest Elementary?

Ans: You can sign up for school through the District 62 online registration portal. You will need to show proof of residency and vaccination records.

Q.2 Does Forest Elementary have buses that take kids to and from school?

Ans: Yes, transportation is provided for students who live outside the district's walking boundary and are eligible.

Q.3 Is there a dress code policy?

Ans: Students follow the district's dress code, which says that clothes should be neat and appropriate. They don't have to wear uniforms.

Q.4 How do teachers grade students on their work?

Ans: Students take MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests and district benchmarks all year long.

Q.5 How can parents help?

Ans: Parents can join the Forest PTA, help out at school events, or help out in the classroom.