Forest Oaks Elementary School

Forest Oaks Elementary School serves 643 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Chelsea, Alabama, consistently earning recognition as one of the state's stronger elementary schools. With a ranking of #225 out of 1,360 Alabama schools, placing it in the 84th percentile, Forest Oaks demonstrates solid academic performance that reflects its community's educational values. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1 across its 34 full-time equivalent teaching staff.

Students show particularly strong performance in reading and language arts, with 71% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Math performance stands at 51% proficient or above, indicating focused areas for continued growth and support. Forest Oaks draws from an economically stable community where the median household income reaches $106,660 and 44% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The low poverty rate of 3.4% reflects the area's economic stability, while median home values of $301,200 suggest families who have made long-term commitments to the community. Located on Hornet Parkway, Forest Oaks Elementary sits in a rural setting near the town of Chelsea, offering students a quieter learning environment while remaining connected to the broader Shelby County educational community.

Located in a rural area, Forest Oaks Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.