- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Forest View School
Federal NCES profile for Forest View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005796
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest View School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #15 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest View School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest View School ranks #15 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Forest View School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 262115005796 · Lansing, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 16.4:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Forest View School grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Forest View School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- Gardner Intern
Gardner International School
874 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
798 students
- Pattengill Sch
Pattengill School
706 students
- Jw Sexton High
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- This school 262
Forest View School
262 students
What this shows Forest View School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest View School compares
Forest View 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.0%
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
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.2%
White 27.5%
Two or More 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Forest View School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lansing Public School District reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jw Sexton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
2 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest View School
How many students attend Forest View School?
Forest View School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest View School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher 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 School?
82.7% of students at Forest View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest View School?
The largest demographic group at Forest View School is African American at 33.2% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest View School?
Forest View School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 View School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest View School ranks #15 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Forest View School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Gardner International School (874 students), and Eastern High School (798 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.