- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Haven, CT
Forest School
Federal NCES profile for Forest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090495001035
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in West Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest School ranks #6 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT.
School address
District: West Haven School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090495001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Forest School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 090495001035 · West Haven, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 11.3:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Haven High School (1,813 students)
Forest School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Forest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Haven Hig
West Haven High School
1,813 students
- Harry M. Baile
Harry M. Bailey Middle School
885 students
- Carrigan 5/6 I
Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School
829 students
- Savin Rock Com 459
Savin Rock Community School
459 students
- This school 428
Forest School
428 students
- Alma E. Pagels 364
Alma E. Pagels School
364 students
What this shows Forest School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest School compares
Forest School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▲ 58% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$21,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
African American 28.0%
White 14.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Forest School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for West Haven School District reports $21,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry M. Bailey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savin Rock Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma E. Pagels School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in West Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Standard public school
608 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Savin Rock Community School
Standard public school
459 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Alma E. Pagels School
Standard public school
364 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Seth G. Haley School
Standard public school
332 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Washington School
Standard public school
321 students 10:1 students per teacher
Edith E. Mackrille School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest School
How many students attend Forest School?
Forest School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Haven, CT. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 School?
57.6% of students at Forest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest School?
The largest demographic group at Forest School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in West Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest School?
Forest School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in West Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest School ranks #6 of 7 schools in West Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in West Haven School District?
Besides Forest School, West Haven School District also operates West Haven High School (1,813 students), Harry M. Bailey Middle School (885 students), and Carrigan 5/6 Intermediate School (829 students). See the West Haven School District district page for the complete list.