Forest Park Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park Elementary serves the east part of Eastpointe, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
77%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
356 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Forest Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Eastpointe Community Schools.
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