- Enrollment
- 1,805
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Baxter, MN
Forestview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Forestview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270609004196
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forestview Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Baxter · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forestview Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forestview Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baxter, MN.
School address
District: Brainerd Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270609004196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Forestview Middle held near 1,709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 106.3 → 113.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-81 students YoY 270609004196 · Baxter, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,626 enr · 15.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students)
Forestview Middle held near 1,709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount). Teacher FTE added 106.3 → 113.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Forestview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brainerd Senio
Brainerd Senior High
1,805 students
- This school
Forestview Middle
1,626 students
- Baxter Element 506
Baxter Elementary
506 students
- Riverside Elem 407
Riverside Elementary
407 students
- Lowell Element 355
Lowell Elementary
355 students
- Garfield Eleme 250
Garfield Elementary
250 students
What this shows Forestview Middle reports 1,626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forestview Middle compares
Forestview Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,626 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,626
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,608
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Forestview Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brainerd Public School District reports $14,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forestview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baxter Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forestview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forestview Middle
How many students attend Forestview Middle?
Forestview Middle has 1,626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Baxter, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,790 (2022-23) → 1,709 (2023-24), nearly flat (-81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forestview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Forestview Middle is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Forestview Middle?
34.5% of students at Forestview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forestview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Forestview Middle is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Baxter, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forestview Middle?
Forestview Middle 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).
How does Forestview Middle rank among public schools in Baxter?
By Resource Investment Index, Forestview Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Baxter, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brainerd Public School District?
Besides Forestview Middle, Brainerd Public School District also operates Brainerd Senior High (1,805 students), Baxter Elementary (506 students), and Riverside Elementary (407 students). See the Brainerd Public School District district page for the complete list.