- Enrollment
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Troy, OH
Forest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390449204561
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Troy, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Forest Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 390449204561 · Troy, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 13.7:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy High School (1,107 students)
Forest Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Forest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy High Scho
Troy High School
1,107 students
- Troy Junior Hi
Troy Junior High School
633 students
- Concord Elemen
Concord Elementary School
632 students
- Cookson Elemen 318
Cookson Elementary School
318 students
- Van Cleve Elem 318
Van Cleve Elementary School
318 students
- This school 192
Forest Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Forest Elementary School reports 192 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Ohio - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Forest Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy City reports $13,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cookson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Cleve Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Troy
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Concord Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Cookson Elementary School
Standard public school
318 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hook Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students 16:1 students per teacher
Heywood Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Kyle Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 17.5:1 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Troy, OH. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% lower 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?
53.6% of students at Forest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Troy, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Troy, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy City?
Besides Forest Elementary School, Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students), Troy Junior High School (633 students), and Concord Elementary School (632 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.