- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest, VA
Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510036002142
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Forest · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Forest, VA.
School address
District: Bedford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510036002142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Forest Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510036002142 · Forest, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 19.2:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students)
Forest Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Fore
Jefferson Forest High
1,282 students
- Forest Middle
Forest Middle
854 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River High
816 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
708 students
- Staunton River
Staunton River Middle
612 students
- This school 384
Forest Elementary
384 students
What this shows Forest Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Elementary compares
Forest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Asian 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Forest Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford County Public Schools reports $13,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Forest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton River Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Forest
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Elementary
How many students attend Forest Elementary?
Forest Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest, VA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 38% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Elementary?
15.7% of students at Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Elementary is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Forest, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Elementary?
Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 rank among schools in Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Forest, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County Public Schools?
Besides Forest Elementary, Bedford County Public Schools also operates Jefferson Forest High (1,282 students), Forest Middle (854 students), and Staunton River High (816 students). See the Bedford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.