- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montgomery, AL
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010243001014
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Avenue Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Forest Avenue Elementary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010243001014 · Montgomery, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 17.1:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Forest Avenue Elementary School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Forest Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 617
Forest Avenue Elementary School
617 students
What this shows Forest Avenue Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Avenue Elementary School compares
Forest Avenue Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 76% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 36.6%
African American 30.8%
White 22.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Forest Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Montgomery
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Standard public school
599 students 49.9:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Intermediate School
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
Bear Exploration Center
Standard public school
507 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Lead Academy Building B
Standard public school
394 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Macmillan International at Mckee
Standard public school
386 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lead Academy Building a
Standard public school
358 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Avenue Elementary School?
14.0% of students at Forest Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Avenue Elementary School is Asian at 36.6% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Avenue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Forest Avenue Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.