Enrollment
284
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montello, WI
Forest Lane Community School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Lane Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550987001302
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Lane Community School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Montello · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Lane Community School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lane Community School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Montello, WI.
School address
District: Montello School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550987001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Lane Community School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Lane Community School
Forest Lane Community School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Montello, Wisconsin, enrolling 284 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 409 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Montello's public schools, it stands alongside Montello Junior/Senior High (232 students): Forest Lane Community School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.8:1 vs 8.6:1).
Montello School District also operates Montello Junior/Senior High (232 students) and High Marq Environmental Charter School (33 students) alongside Forest Lane Community School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Forest Lane Community School compares
Forest Lane Community School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 30% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Forest Lane Community School is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montello School District, which includes Forest Lane Community School.
$16,539
Per student
+11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 35.6%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Forest Lane Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montello Junior/Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Marq Environmental Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montello Virtual Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Lane Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Montello
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Lane Community School
How many students attend Forest Lane Community School?
Forest Lane Community School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montello, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Lane Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Lane Community School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Lane Community School?
42.2% of students at Forest Lane Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Lane Community School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Lane Community School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Montello, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Lane Community School?
Forest Lane Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Lane Community School rank among schools in Montello?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Lane Community School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Montello, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montello on the city page.
Is Forest Lane Community School a good school?
Forest Lane Community School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montello School District?
Besides Forest Lane Community School, Montello School District also operates Montello Junior/Senior High (232 students), High Marq Environmental Charter School (33 students), and Montello Virtual Charter School (22 students). See the Montello School District district page for the complete list.
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