- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest, MS
Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest 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 280147000212
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Forest, MS.
School address
District: Forest Municipal School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280147000212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Forest Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 280147000212 · Forest, MS Elementary · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 14.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawkins Middle School (460 students)
Forest Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Forest Elementary School
740 students
- Hawkins Middle
Hawkins Middle School
460 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
438 students
What this shows Forest Elementary School reports 740 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$12,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 740 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
African American 38.9%
White 6.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Forest Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Municipal School Dist reports $12,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has 740 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest, MS. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Forest, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Elementary School?
Forest 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Forest, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Forest Municipal School Dist?
Besides Forest Elementary School, Forest Municipal School Dist also operates Hawkins Middle School (460 students) and Forest High School (438 students). See the Forest Municipal School Dist district page for the complete list.