The Forestdale School, also known as the Greenville School, is a historic one-room school building at 87 Falmouth-Sandwich Road in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The single story wood-frame structure was built in 1878, and is one of a small number of surviving district school buildings on Cape Cod.
Forestdale School serves 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forestdale School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forestdale School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
86%
51%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forestdale School often compared to?
Forestdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harwich Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Forestdale School?
557 students attend Forestdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Forestdale School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forestdale School?
Forestdale School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forestdale School offer ?
Forestdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forestdale School part of?
Forestdale School is part of Sandwich School District.
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