- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eastpointe, MI
Forest Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261245008234
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eastpointe · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eastpointe, MI.
School address
District: Eastpointe Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261245008234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Forest Park Elementary School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 261245008234 · Eastpointe, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 22.3:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastpointe High School (624 students)
Forest Park Elementary School grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Forest Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastpointe Hig
Eastpointe High School
624 students
- This school
Forest Park Elementary School
356 students
- Pleasantview
Pleasantview Elementary School
311 students
- Eastpointe Mid
Eastpointe Middle School
295 students
- Bellview Elem 202
Bellview Elementary School
202 students
- Crescentwood E 195
Crescentwood Elementary School
195 students
What this shows Forest Park Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park Elementary School compares
Forest Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 42% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
68.5%
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
$17,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
African American 77.2%
White 12.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Forest Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Eastpointe Community Schools reports $17,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastpointe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crescentwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Eastpointe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eastpointe, MI. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park Elementary School?
76.9% of students at Forest Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Elementary School is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Eastpointe, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Eastpointe?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eastpointe, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eastpointe on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastpointe Community Schools?
Besides Forest Park Elementary School, Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students), Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students), and Eastpointe Middle School (295 students). See the Eastpointe Community Schools district page for the complete list.