Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Forest View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 1% in MN)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest View Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest View Elementary School is 0.44, 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)60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
2%
12%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forest View Elementary School often compared to?
Forest View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
405 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Forest View Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School?
Forest View Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest View Elementary School offer ?
Forest View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Forest View Elementary School part of?
Forest View Elementary School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.
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