At a glance
Reported students
604
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 422 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
305
South Forrest Attendance Center: 604 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. 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
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about South Forrest Attendance Center
South Forrest Attendance Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Forrest County School District. NCES reports 604 students for 2024–25.
Among 422 elementary schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 404.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Mississippi median of 14.9:1 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 White (80%) and multiracial (8.8%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. 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 South Forrest Attendance Center
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.22 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 0.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic6%
- Black5.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
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 Forrest County School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dixie Attendance Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
487 reported students
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
Elementary · Grades PK–08
261 reported students
Rawls Springs Attendance Center
Elementary · Grades PK–06
214 reported students
North Forrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
209 reported students
North Forrest High School
High · Grades 07–12
349 reported students
Public schools near South Forrest Attendance Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County Agricultural High School High · Forrest County Agricultural High School | 09–12 | 562 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Forrest Attendance Center
What grades does South Forrest Attendance Center serve?
South Forrest Attendance Center reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Forrest County School District.
How many students attend South Forrest Attendance Center?
South Forrest Attendance Center reported 604 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 422 Mississippi elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Forrest Attendance Center?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 604 students and 36.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Forrest Attendance Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Forrest Attendance Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forrest County School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Forrest Attendance Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Forrest Attendance Center in?
South Forrest Attendance Center is part of Forrest County School District, based in Hattiesburg, MS, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Forrest Attendance Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forrest County Agricultural High School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.