Enrollment
395
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, MI
Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262991007574
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverview, MI.
School address
District: Riverview Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262991007574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Elementary School
Forest Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Riverview, Michigan, enrolling 395 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 700 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Riverview Community School District also operates Riverview Community High School (854 students) and Seitz Middle School (606 students) alongside Forest Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forest Elementary School compares
Forest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Forest Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverview Community School District, which includes Forest Elementary School.
$12,037
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 70.4%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Forest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seitz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverview, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Riverview, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Elementary School rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverview, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
Is Forest Elementary School a good school?
Forest Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Riverview Community School District?
Besides Forest Elementary School, Riverview Community School District also operates Riverview Community High School (854 students), Seitz Middle School (606 students), and Memorial Elementary School (435 students). See the Riverview Community School District district page for the complete list.
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