What grades does Forest Hills School serve?

Forest Hills School operates as a Primary school within Florence City. The school serves families in the Florence area.

Where is Forest Hills School located?

Forest Hills School is a urban school in Florence, AL.

What school district is Forest Hills School in?

Forest Hills School operates under Florence City, serving students in Florence. Florence City includes 9 schools in total.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills School is 15:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

How many schools are in Florence City?

There are 9 schools in Florence City, serving students across the area.

What schools are in Florence, AL?

Schools in Florence include Forest Hills School and others operated by Florence City. The district serves families throughout the Florence area.

What school district serves Florence, AL?

Florence is served by Florence City. The district operates 9 schools in the area.

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Forest Hills School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Florence, Alabama|Florence City

Florence, AL 35633

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School Profile

Grades

PK–4

Enrollment

827

Student:Teacher

15:1

Locale

Urban

District

Florence City

Econ. Disadvantaged

44.6%

Phone

(256)768-2500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

65%

84th percentile in AL

Math Proficiency

39%

83th percentile in AL

Chronic Absenteeism

4.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

62 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1

Better than average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

823

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,878

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,622

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,025

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 44%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$208,167

+0.3% 1yr+33.0% 5yr

Florence, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.0%

Below 150% poverty line

3.7%

Unemployment rate

9.6%

Uninsured residents

11.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

779

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

729

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

88%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

358 (49%)

Speech/Language Impairment

132 (18%)

Autism

95 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

56 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

39 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

906

Current enrollment

Stable(+9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day Holiday

Holiday

Tue, Sep 8, 2026

No School for Students

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	End of First 9 Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early Dismissal End of first semester	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Early Dismissal (End of First Semester) End of first semester	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday	Holiday	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of Third 9 Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School for Students	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School End of second semester	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School for Students End of second semester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Graduation	Event	—