At a glance
Reported students
731
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Forest Hills Elementary School: 731 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 653
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Forest Hills Elementary School
Forest Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 731 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Florida median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.6%) and Black (24.1%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Forest Hills Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.9%
- Hispanic60.6%
- Black24.1%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
731 reported students
Mort Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
731 reported students
Valrico Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
733 reported students
Lake Magdalene Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
739 reported students
Mango Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
740 reported students
Bailey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
719 reported students
Public schools near Forest Hills Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Hillsborough | KG–08 | 102 | 0.4 mi |
| Miles Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 585 | 1.3 mi |
| Lake Magdalene Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 739 | 1.3 mi |
| Shaw Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 682 | 1.5 mi |
| Sulphur Springs K-8 School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–08 | 678 | 1.6 mi |
| Twin Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 535 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills Elementary School
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary School serve?
Forest Hills Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary School?
Forest Hills Elementary School reported 731 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 653 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 731 students and 49.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Hills Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Hills Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsborough attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Hills Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Forest Hills Elementary School in?
Forest Hills Elementary School is part of Hillsborough, based in Tampa, FL, which operates 294 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Hills Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Legacy Preparatory Academy (0.4 mi), Miles Elementary School (1.3 mi), Lake Magdalene Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.