Edwin Forrest Elementary School

ADDRESS: 7300 Cottage Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19136

PHONE: (215) 400-3330 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Neighborhood GRADES: Pre-K (3-4 years old)-6 ENROLLMENT: 808

Fast Facts

Principal
Paul Spina
Phone Number
(215) 400-3330
Email
Website
Neighborhood
Holmesburg
SEPTA Routes
Bus (28, 70, 84)
Preschool/Daycare

Apply Now

Application Deadline
2024-02-19
Tuition
Uniform
No Data Reported
Extended Day

Mission

To fully ensure the consistent implementation of effective instructional practices within our school. All students who are "at risk" are identified early and supported by a system that provides research-based interventions tailored to their needs.

Points Of Pride

Choir sang the national anthem at a 76ers game and Phantoms ice hockey game in 2011. School performed Willy Wonka and Authors Showcase Tea from the Being a Writer Program in 2012. Annual family night. Monthly School Advisory Council meetings. Active Home and School Association.

Admissions Policy

Students must live within designated catchment boundaries.

Accreditations and Honors

Principal Of the Year- Lindback Award( 2011); Teacher Of the Year - Ruth Hayre Award (2011); 1st Place winner in Penn Relay for the School District (grade 6) 2012; First In Math Award (2011); Science Fair Winner (2011-2012)

Hours of Operation

Sun	-
Mon	-
Tues	-
Wed	-
Thur	-
Fri	-
Sat	-

Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
Kindergarten	117
1th Grade	134
2th Grade	141
3th Grade	131
4th Grade	140
5th Grade	130
Total	808

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0 %
Asian	4.58 %
Black	32.3 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	42.82 %
Multi-Racial/Other	6.68 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0 %
White	13.61 %

Low-Income
84.65%

English Learners
20.92%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
50.25%	49.75 %	%

Special Education
11.76%

Gifted Education
0%

Student Achievement

Last Updated:

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		Spanish

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Choir;Instrumental;School Musicals;School Plays;Theater	Basketball;Gymnastics;Track and Field	Game Club; Math Club; Literacy Club; Safety Team Club; Boost After School Program; Art Club

Other Activities

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents After School Volunteers;Parents Classroom Volunteers;Parents Home and School Association;Parents School Advisory

Forrest School will provide a quality education and safe nurturing environment for all of our children. How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.