- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Forest Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 262991007574 · Riverview, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 17.2:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Community High School (854 students)
Forest Elementary School held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Comm
Riverview Community High School
854 students
- Seitz Middle S
Seitz Middle School
606 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
435 students
- This school
Forest Elementary School
395 students
- Huntington Ele 328
Huntington Elementary School
328 students
- Riverview Virt 110
Riverview Virtual Academy
110 students
What this shows Forest Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Elementary School compares
Forest Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,711
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Riverview Community School District reports $12,711 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~395 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.