- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Lake Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 271227000592
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Lake Area Middle School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Lake Area Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lake Area Middle School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Forest Lake Area Middle School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 271227000592 · Forest Lake, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 20.4:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Forest Lake Area Middle School held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Forest Lake Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- This school
Forest Lake Area Middle School
916 students
- Lino Lakes Ele 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- Wyoming Elemen 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- Linwood Elemen 400
Linwood Elementary
400 students
What this shows Forest Lake Area Middle School reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Lake Area Middle School compares
Forest Lake Area Middle School 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 46% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,282
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 916 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Forest Lake Area Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Forest Lake Public School District reports $14,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Lake Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Lake Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~916 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lake Area Middle School
How many students attend Forest Lake Area Middle School?
Forest Lake Area Middle School has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Area Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Lake Area Middle School?
23.1% of students at Forest Lake Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Lake Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Lake Area Middle School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Lake Area Middle School?
Forest Lake Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower 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 Lake Area Middle School rank among public schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lake Area Middle School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Forest Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Forest Lake Area Middle School, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students), and Wyoming Elementary (447 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.