Enrollment
192
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Elementary School
Forest Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Troy, Ohio, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.6% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Troy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Concord Elementary School (632 students): Forest Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.6:1).
Troy City also operates Troy High School (1,107 students) and Troy Junior High School (633 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City, which includes Forest Elementary School.
$13,119
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.9%
State 30.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,107
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Forest Elementary School a good school?
Forest Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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