Enrollment
356
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Park Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Park Elementary School
Forest Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eastpointe, Michigan, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 27% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 356 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 486 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #453, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and White (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eastpointe's public schools, it stands alongside Eastpointe Alternative Center (3 students): Forest Park Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Eastpointe Community Schools also operates Eastpointe High School (624 students) and Pleasantview Elementary School (311 students) alongside Forest Park Elementary 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 Park Elementary School compares
Forest Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastpointe Community Schools, which includes Forest Park Elementary School.
$14,332
Per student
+6%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 46.5%
Federal 25.7%
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 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
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Forest Park Elementary School a good school?
Forest Park Elementary School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan 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 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.
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