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Forest Park Elementary School

5535 Sandalwood Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

Ranked 785 of 1271 in Ohio

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Forest Park Elementary School

5535 Sandalwood Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

Ranked 785 of 1271 in Ohio

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About Forest Park Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 32% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
342
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.02%
Asian 7.6%
Hispanic 28.95%
Black 50%
Two+ Races 6.14%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
7.02%
Asian
7.6%
Hispanic
28.95%
Black
50%
Two+ Races
6.14%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 342
42.69%
146 Female
57.31%
196 Male

Student Population

342 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

342 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Forest Park Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5535 Sandalwood Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

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Phone

(614) 365-5337

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Website

ccsoh.us

TOP 785 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Forest Park Elementary School

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

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 — 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: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Forest Park Elementary School has recently unveiled a new student-created mural that celebrates the school’s history and promotes a campus-wide message of unity. Student-led literacy clubs are booming on campus, including a recent drive to expand the school media center’s diverse book collection. The school also had a successful “Community Unity” event that brought together students, families and staff for a day of service and celebration.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a special area for theater at Forest Park Elementary School where students perform a musical and dramatic production every year?

Ans. On campus, we have a multi-purpose stage where students each year display their theatrical talents in seasonal community arts productions.

Q2. What coding software do students use in the technology lab at Forest Park Elementary School?

Ans. During their weekly lab rotations, students learn core skills in software engineering and digital problem-solving on interactive platforms.

Q3. What does Forest Park Elementary School do to support students who are interested in competing in regional math tournaments?

Ans. At our school we have a “Math Masters” club, a special opportunity for students to explore advanced mathematical concepts, and prepare to compete in regional math events representing our school.

Q4. Are there any unique outdoor learning classrooms on the Forest Park Elementary School campus for students?

Ans. We have a dedicated nature courtyard on campus where instructors teach hands-on biology and environmental science to students of all grade levels.

Q5. Does Forest Park Elementary School have an official family induction program for new families?

Ans. Our parent coordinator hosts monthly welcome sessions to help new residents become part of our vibrant and supportive school.

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
ML

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
F

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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