Forest Elementary School

34545 Old Timber Rd
Farmington, MI 48331
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in MI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Forest Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#297 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
34%
65-69%
45%
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Elementary School is ranked #297 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington Steam Academy, Spencer Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
384 students attend Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Forest Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Elementary School offer ?
Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Elementary School part of?
Forest Elementary School is part of Farmington Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 384 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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