- Enrollment
- 2,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden Prairie, MN
Forest Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271422000736
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hills Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Eden Prairie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN.
School address
District: Eden Prairie Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271422000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Forest Hills Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 271422000736 · Eden Prairie, MN Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 16.8:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students)
Forest Hills Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Forest Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eden Prairie S
Eden Prairie Senior High
2,844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,860 students
- Eagle Heights 759
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
759 students
- Oak Point Elem 684
Oak Point Elementary
684 students
- Eden Lake Elem 658
Eden Lake Elementary
658 students
- This school 603
Forest Hills Elementary
603 students
What this shows Forest Hills Elementary reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hills Elementary compares
Forest Hills Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 24% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$15,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
African American 21.6%
Asian 13.9%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Forest Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eden Prairie Public School District reports $15,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Prairie Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eden Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,860
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills Elementary
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary?
Forest Hills Elementary has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden Prairie, MN. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Hills Elementary?
32.6% of students at Forest Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hills Elementary is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Eden Prairie, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hills Elementary?
Forest Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Hills Elementary rank among schools in Eden Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 8 schools in Eden Prairie, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eden Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Eden Prairie Public School District?
Besides Forest Hills Elementary, Eden Prairie Public School District also operates Eden Prairie Senior High (2,844 students), Central Middle School (1,860 students), and Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion (759 students). See the Eden Prairie Public School District district page for the complete list.