Slogan: First Steps on the Path to College & Career
School Colors: Royal Blue & Yellow
School Mascot: Eagle (His name is Eddie!)
Student Day: 9:15-3:45
1992- The year Forest Ridge opened its doors to the first group of students. Originally, the school was designed to eventually become a community center in case population growth in the area didn’t reach projections. Instead, population growth in the area has exceeded expectations leading to the need for other schools in the area to be built.
2- The number of additions made by renovating the building since it opened.
710- The current number of students enrolled at FRES
3- The number of staff members that have worked at FRES and continue to serve our students and community since it opened
26- The number of different languages represented by our students and families at FRES.
94- The number of staff members who dedicate each day to ensuring that our students are college and career ready when they leave high school!
School Profile:
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Fast facts about Forest Ridge ES listing special programs, total enrollment, accomplishments and more.
MSDE School Report Card
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) School Report Card reflects overall
school performance using a combination of academic and school quality indicators.
With a focus on instruction as a birth-through-graduation continuum, Community Superintendents better position the school system to support students throughout their entire journey with HCPSS. View community superintendents by regional area.
Community Superintendent Area 1: Patrick Saunderson
Howard County public schools are divided into school clusters, which are assigned to individual Board members to facilitate school visitations, attend special events, and provide a point of contact for each school community. View all BOE school cluster assignments.
FRES BOE Representative: Jennifer Swickard Mallo