Forrest Road Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Columbus, GA Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Columbus, GA-AL SchoolScore™ D (59.4)
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Forrest Road Elementary School
Columbus, GA 31907
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.4)
278
Students
17.5
Teachers
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
(706)565-3061
Phone
http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/FOR
Website

Forrest Road Elementary School is a public school administered by the Muscogee County district in Columbus, GEORGIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 278 students enrolled; a 15.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize 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 Georgia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
278.0
State avg: 608.0
▼ 54% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.89:1
State avg: 13.3:1
▲ 20% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 74.2%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Forrest Road Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
130387001404
State School ID
GA-706-3060
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6400 Forrest Rd
City
Columbus
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
31907
County
Muscogee County
Metro Area
Columbus, GA-AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1302
State Leg. Upper
13015
State Leg. Lower
13137
Latitude
32.48766
Longitude
-84.88188
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
278
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 278 100%
Not Applicable 125 45%
District Info
District Name
Muscogee County
LEAID
1303870
State LEA ID
GA-706
Phone
(706)748-2000
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Columbus
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$488,753K
Federal Revenue
$88,825K
State Revenue
$197,811K
Local Revenue
$202,117K
Total Expenditure
$472,552K
Instruction Exp.
$238,161K
Support Services
$150,891K
Other Current Exp.
$22,204K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Forrest Road Elementary School

1
Fort Middle School
Columbus · Middle
0.9 mi
2
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary
1 mi
3
Kendrick High School
Columbus · High
1.4 mi
4
Georgetown Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Columbus · Middle
1.5 mi
6
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Columbus · Elementary
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forrest Road Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Forrest Road Elementary School?
278 students are enrolled at Forrest Road Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Forrest Road Elementary School have?
Forrest Road Elementary School has 17.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Forrest Road Elementary School serve?
Forrest Road Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Forrest Road Elementary School a charter school?
Forrest Road Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Forrest Road Elementary School located in?
Forrest Road Elementary School is located in the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Forrest Road Elementary School belong to?
Forrest Road Elementary School is part of the Muscogee County school district.
How much does Muscogee County spend per student?
The Muscogee County district spends approximately $1,699,827,338 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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