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Forest School

West Haven, Connecticut · Grades PreK to 4 · West Haven School District

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About Forest School

Forest School serves pre-K through grade 4 as a public school in West Haven, Connecticut. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 428 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in West Haven. There are about 10.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (39.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Within 5 miles there are 83 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 9 schools in West Haven School District.

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School facts

Address	95 Burwell Rd., West Haven, CT 06516
Phone	(203) 931-6800
School district	West Haven School District
Grades	PreK to 4
Students (2024-25)	428
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.2
Students per teacher	10.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 090495001035). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Forest School serve?

Forest School serves pre-K through grade 4.

How many students attend Forest School?

Forest School reported 428 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?

About 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 428 students and 39.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Forest School a public or charter school?

Forest School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Forest School in?

Forest School is part of West Haven School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ct/west-haven-school-district/

Where is Forest School located?

Forest School is at 95 Burwell Rd., West Haven, CT 06516. The phone number is (203) 931-6800.

How many other schools are near Forest School?

There are 83 other schools within 5 miles of Forest School in our directory.