How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Forest Lake Area Middle School | Forest Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Forest Lake, MN | Forest Lake, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 916 | 309 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.7% | 36.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Forest Lake Area Middle School | Forest Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,282 | $14,282 |
| District | Forest Lake Independent School District 831 | Forest Lake Independent School District 831 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Forest Lake Area Middle School | Forest Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.7% | 67.3% |
| African American | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| Asian | 8.1% | 10.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 9.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Forest Lake Area Middle School | Forest Lake Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 942:1 | 334:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.5% | 31.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.