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Forest School

95 Burwell Rd., West Haven, CT 06516, United States

+1 (203) 931-6800

http://www.whschools.org

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Forest School Overview

About This School

Forest School is a public elementary in West Haven, Connecticut, serving 428 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 72% in English Language Arts, 65% in mathematics, and 70% in science. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 39 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $89,507. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is composed of 50% Hispanic, 28% Black, 15% White, 4% Asian, and 4% students of two or more races.

428

Total Students

PK-4

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

South Central Connecticut Planning Region

Students per Counselor

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Forest School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.7:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

Students per Counselor

Forest School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$89,507

City Avg: $88,625

State Avg: $84,345

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor:1

Forest School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

Total Enrollment: 428 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White14.72%

Hispanic49.53%

Asian3.74%

Black28.04%

Two or More Races3.5%

Native American0.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest School

Q: What is Forest School?

A: Forest School is a elementary public located in West Haven.

Q: How many students attend Forest School?

A: Forest School has approximately 428 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Forest School is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about Forest School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Forest School - West Haven, CT

Quick Facts about Forest School
School Name	Forest School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	95 Burwell Rd., West Haven, CT 06516, West Haven, CT
County	South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Phone	+1 (203) 931-6800
Total Students	428
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest School

What is Forest School?

Forest School is a elementary public located in West Haven.

How many students attend Forest School?

Forest School has approximately 428 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?

The student-teacher ratio at Forest School is 10:1.

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