Forest Home Elementary School

1516 W Forest Home Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Home Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Home Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Forest Home Elementary School's student population of 597 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Home Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Home Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1924 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Home Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wisconsin by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
6-9%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
80%
13%
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Black
12%
9%
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White
4%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Home Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Home Elementary School is ranked #1924 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Forest Home Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Home Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Kagel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Forest Home Elementary School?
597 students attend Forest Home Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Home Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Home Elementary School?
Forest Home Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Home Elementary School offer ?
Forest Home Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Home Elementary School part of?
Forest Home Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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