Serving 324 students in grades 4-6, Forest Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 49%
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lake Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Lake Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
3%
12%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Forest Lake Elementary School?
324 students attend Forest Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Lake Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake Elementary School?
Forest Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Lake Elementary School offer ?
Forest Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Forest Lake Elementary School part of?
Forest Lake Elementary School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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