- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest, LA
Forest School
Federal NCES profile for Forest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220195001469
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 460
- students enrolled
Forest School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Carroll Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220195001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Forest School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 220195001469 · Forest, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.5:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove Elementary School (523 students)
Forest School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Forest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elementary School
523 students
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High School
500 students
- This school
Forest School
460 students
- Kilbourne High
Kilbourne High School
227 students
- Epps School 118
Epps School
118 students
What this shows Forest School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest School compares
Forest School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 18% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Forest School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for West Carroll Parish reports $14,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilbourne High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Epps School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest School
How many students attend Forest School?
Forest School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest, LA. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest School is 13.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 14% 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?
73.8% of students at Forest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest School?
The largest demographic group at Forest School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Forest, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest School?
Forest School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Carroll Parish?
Besides Forest School, West Carroll Parish also operates Oak Grove Elementary School (523 students), Oak Grove High School (500 students), and Kilbourne High School (227 students). See the West Carroll Parish district page for the complete list.