Forest Park Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
77%
18%
White
14%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
312 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Forest Park Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Eastpointe Community Schools School District.
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