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Forest City Elementary School in Orlando, Florida

Forest City Elementary School Detail

(407) 320-1050
1010 Sand Lake Rd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Levels: PK-5
District: Seminole County Public Schools


Forest City Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:48.1% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:9.11% (2008)
Hispanic:29.24% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:3.67% (2008)
Multiracial:9.87% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:14.36% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:41.14% (2008)

Forest City Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Forest City Elementary School Reviews

This schools offers the best teachers who care about students and there future.
This review was posted by a parent.

I have had nothing but excellent experiences with this school. The staff are so helpful and I consider myself and my family lucky that the children get to go to such a beautiful school. I am proud to say that my child goes to Forest City Elementary and we are looking forward to another great year. Amanda Young-Martin
This review was posted by a parent.

We have had a very positive experience at FCE. I have had a chance to see other public and private schools and I am proud my children attend this school, I am looking forward to another great year.
This review was posted by a parent.

The principal, Mr. Haynie, is very involved, as are the entire staff and teachers. I've been very impressed with the school's operations and expectations. Both of my school age children had wonderful teachers last year, Mrs. Fragoza (2nd gr) and Mrs. Powell (Kg). A terrific school.
This review was posted by a parent.

Recently moved to the area and I was happy with the range of activities available, as well as the quality of the educational programming. I believe my son will do well at this school. I was surprissed by the math scores in 3rd grade, but the other scores all showed much higher than the state average.
This review was posted by a parent.

Wonderul in every way! Great teachers and the parents are very involved with the school activities.
This review was posted by a parent.

My children were students for several years and at first I was happy with the school. This school cares for scores not children
This review was posted by a parent.

The administration is not very supportive to the staff. The ED teacher is exceptional. We have been fortunate to have had two terrific women make a difference in our childs life. The last years co-teacher still sends letters and cards to my child as well as remembers important events. She has always gone above and cares for the kids as if they are her own. We miss her terribly and I think that it will effect my child not to have her there. This year has been slower response but a lot less hassle from the front office staff. Glad to see that the office staff has new happier faces. It would be nice to see the new principle instead of him always being in the office.
This review was posted by a parent.

great academics, great sports, good parent involvement.
This review was posted by a parent.

Great teacher involvement with academics. PTA very weak, but school is trying to get more parents to become members. Good class size, high standards.
This review was posted by a parent.

Very Good school, my child did his 4th grade in a school in Miami getting grades around C, he is doing 5th grade in Forest City, and his attitude changed getting now grades between B and A.
This review was posted by a parent.

Love this school, my daughter has been there for 4 great years!
This review was posted by a parent.

Both of my children have attended this school for all of their Elementary years. This school has a well educated and dedicated teaching staff from K-5. Their music program is top notch. Parent involement is very encouraged by Forest City. Your child will recieve the best building blocks possible from the public school system for their future education at Forest City.
This review was posted by a parent.

First Impression is that of efficiency. Teachers seem to be closely monitored for such and our child loves her school. Too strict for our liking in the area of parental oversight. Appointments have to be made 24 hours ahead of time before a parent can even observe their child's class and operation. Food for anxiety when first releasing one's young baby to a new system for seven hours.
This review was posted by a parent.

Forest city elementary is an excellent school. The academic program and the quality of teachers is fantastic. The kids also receive PE twice a week, as well as music, art, and computer lab once a week. There could be much more parent involvement, however, the parents that do participate do an incredible job and work hard to make up for it. The guidance counselor is not the most helpful and doesn't seem to really look out for the children's best interest. The pre-k disablities program is fantastic. The teacher and the therapists go well beyond what is expected. The guidance department, however, could do a much better job of making the parents feel like part of the team and getting them involved. Overall, forest city is a fantastic school and I am please at how well my children are doing.
This review was posted by a parent.

This school is great. I recently transfered my child from a private school to this one. And there is a world of diffrence in her. She now looks forward to going to school and doing homework. Her teacher(s) are great the respond to my letters within 24 hrs and my e-mails within two hours. I want my child to have the best education available to her and if I could start the whole process over this would be my first choice no questions asked.
This review was posted by a parent.

It's a gamble whether or not you get a good teacher, the front office staff is very rude and if you have any questions about your child's education you run the risk of making yourself 'known'.
This review was posted by a parent.

Everything about this school is exceptional. The teachers are dedicated and care for our children as if they were their own and parental involvement is outstanding.
This review was posted by a parent.