- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Black River Falls, WI
Forrest Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forrest Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550126000176
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forrest Street Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Black River Falls · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forrest Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forrest Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, WI.
School address
District: Black River Falls School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550126000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Forrest Street Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 550126000176 · Black River Falls, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 12:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Black River Falls High (500 students)
Forrest Street Elementary School grew from 284 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Forrest Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Black River Fa
Black River Falls High
500 students
- Red Creek Elem
Red Creek Elementary
436 students
- Black River Fa
Black River Falls Middle
327 students
- This school
Forrest Street Elementary School
289 students
What this shows Forrest Street Elementary School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forrest Street Elementary School compares
Forrest Street Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 33% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$16,316
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15.6%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Forrest Street Elementary School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Black River Falls School District reports $16,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forrest Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black River Falls Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forrest Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forrest Street Elementary School
How many students attend Forrest Street Elementary School?
Forrest Street Elementary School has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Black River Falls, WI. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest Street Elementary School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 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 Forrest Street Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Forrest Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forrest Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forrest Street Elementary School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Black River Falls, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forrest Street Elementary School?
Forrest Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Forrest Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Black River Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Forrest Street Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Black River Falls, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Black River Falls School District?
Besides Forrest Street Elementary School, Black River Falls School District also operates Black River Falls High (500 students), Red Creek Elementary (436 students), and Black River Falls Middle (327 students). See the Black River Falls School District district page for the complete list.