Forest Oaks Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Chelsea, AL Grades KG–05 Rural: Fringe Birmingham, AL SchoolScore™ C (62)
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Forest Oaks Elementary School
Chelsea, AL 35043
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (62)
606
Students
36.1
Teachers
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
(205)682-7220
Phone
http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/f…
Website

Forest Oaks Elementary School is a public school administered by the Shelby County district in Chelsea, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 606 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
606.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 25% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.79:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
29.2%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 50% better
School Details
School Name
Forest Oaks Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010303002189
State School ID
AL-059-0026
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1000 Hornet Parkway
City
Chelsea
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35043
County
Shelby County
Metro Area
Birmingham, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0106
State Leg. Upper
01015
State Leg. Lower
01041
Latitude
33.32687
Longitude
-86.62939
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
606
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.1
Teachers FTE
📐
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 177 29.2%
Not Applicable 140 23.1%
District Info
District Name
Shelby County
LEAID
0103030
State LEA ID
AL-059
Phone
(205)682-7000
Website
http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbiana
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$329,660K
Federal Revenue
$23,426K
State Revenue
$180,385K
Local Revenue
$125,849K
Total Expenditure
$307,213K
Instruction Exp.
$153,870K
Support Services
$94,671K
Other Current Exp.
$14,840K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Forest Oaks Elementary School

1
Chelsea Middle School
Chelsea · Middle
0.6 mi
2
Chelsea Park Elementary School
Chelsea · Elementary
3 mi
3
Chelsea High School
Chelsea · High
3 mi
4
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Birmingham · Elementary
5.2 mi
5
Oak Mountain Middle School
Birmingham · Middle
5.7 mi
6
Oak Mountain Elementary School
Birmingham · Elementary
5.7 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
18.45:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forest Oaks Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School?
606 students are enrolled at Forest Oaks Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Forest Oaks Elementary School have?
Forest Oaks Elementary School has 36.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Forest Oaks Elementary School serve?
Forest Oaks Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Forest Oaks Elementary School a charter school?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Forest Oaks Elementary School located in?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is located in the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Forest Oaks Elementary School belong to?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is part of the Shelby County school district.
How much does Shelby County spend per student?
The Shelby County district spends approximately $506,952,145 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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