- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Forest Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010153000532
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Hills School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Hills School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Forest Hills School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010153000532 · Florence, AL Other · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 16.8:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Forest Hills School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Forest Hills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- This school
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- Harlan Element 426
Harlan Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Forest Hills School reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Hills School compares
Forest Hills School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 10% | - | - |
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.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Forest Hills School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hibbett School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Weeden Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills School
How many students attend Forest Hills School?
Forest Hills School has 906 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% higher 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 Hills School?
39.4% of students at Forest Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Hills School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Hills School?
Forest Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hills School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Hills School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Forest Hills School, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Florence Middle School (663 students), and Hibbett School (489 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.