- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Lake, MN
Forest Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271227000594
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Lake Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Forest Lake Elementary shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 271227000594 · Forest Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 14:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Forest Lake Elementary shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Forest Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- Forest Lake Ar
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
- This school 309
Forest Lake Elementary
309 students
What this shows Forest Lake Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Lake Elementary compares
Forest Lake Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 10% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 67.3%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Forest Lake Elementary is more 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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Lake Elementary
How many students attend Forest Lake Elementary?
Forest Lake Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lake Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Lake Elementary?
38.7% of students at Forest Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Lake Elementary is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Lake Elementary?
Forest Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lake Elementary rank among elementary schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lake Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Forest Lake Elementary, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.