PublicGrades K-5
James A. Forrest Elementary School
401 North Griffith Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280(661) 758-7490
Total Students576
Student/Teacher24.02:1
Math Prof.26.69%
Reading Prof.33.47%
School Information
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Virtual SchoolNo
CountyKern
School DistrictWasco Union Elementary School District
Principal / AdminSteffanie Pollard(661) 758-7490
Founded2019
Free/Reduced Lunch89.41% Eligible
Acceptance Rate100%
Student Demographics
White1.7%
Hispanic96.7%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.2%
Gender Distribution
49.5%
50.5%
Male Female
Students per Grade
Grade 186
Grade 2100
Grade 380
Grade 490
Grade 583
School Calendar 2026-2027
July 2026
Academic Schedule • 2026-2027
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James A. Forrest Elementary School
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Key Dates & Holidays
Independence Day ObservanceJul 3
Fourth of July Public HolidayJul 4
Intersession Break PeriodJul 13
First Day of School for StudentsAug 12
Labor Day CelebrationSep 7
End of First Grading PeriodOct 9
Minimum Day for Parent-Teacher ConferencesOct 19
Veteran's Day CommemorationNov 11
Minimum Day Before Thanksgiving BreakNov 20
Thanksgiving Holiday BreakNov 23
Minimum Day and End of Second Grading PeriodDec 18
Winter Recess BeginsDec 21
New Year's Day ObservedJan 1
School Resumes After New Year's DayJan 5
Martin Luther King Jr. Day ObservanceJan 18
Lincoln's Birthday CelebrationFeb 8
President's Day CelebrationFeb 15
End of Third Grading PeriodMar 12
Minimum Day Before Spring BreakMar 19
Spring Break PeriodMar 22
Last Day of Instruction and Minimum DayMay 28
End of Fourth Grading PeriodMay 28
Memorial Day CommemorationMay 31
Summer School Intersession DaysJun 2
Juneteenth ObservanceJun 18
Last Day of Summer SessionJun 30
Key Dates & Holidays
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