- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest Lake, MN
Forest View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271227000596
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest View Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest View Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: Forest Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271227000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Forest View Elementary shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 271227000596 · Forest Lake, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 11.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students)
Forest View Elementary shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Forest View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area High School
1,805 students
- Forest Lake Ar
Forest Lake Area Middle School
916 students
- Lino Lakes Ele 501
Lino Lakes Elementary
501 students
- Wyoming Elemen 447
Wyoming Elementary
447 students
- Columbus Eleme 441
Columbus Elementary
441 students
- This school 345
Forest View Elementary
345 students
What this shows Forest View Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest View Elementary compares
Forest View Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 1% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 28% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$14,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 11.0%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Forest View Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Forest Lake Public School District reports $14,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Lake Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lino Lakes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyoming Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest View Elementary
How many students attend Forest View Elementary?
Forest View Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 View Elementary?
42.5% of students at Forest View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest View Elementary is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Forest Lake, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest View Elementary?
Forest View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
How does Forest View Elementary rank among schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest View Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Forest Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Lake Public School District?
Besides Forest View Elementary, Forest Lake Public School District also operates Forest Lake Area High School (1,805 students), Forest Lake Area Middle School (916 students), and Lino Lakes Elementary (501 students). See the Forest Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.