Forrest Street Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Attendance Zone: Forrest Street Early Learning Center's attendance zone covers the entire district of Black River Falls, WI, encompassing approximately 457.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forrest Street Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forrest Street Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
68%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrest Street Elementary School?
289 students attend Forrest Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Forrest Street Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest Street Elementary School?
Forrest Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest Street Elementary School offer ?
Forrest Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forrest Street Elementary School part of?
Forrest Street Elementary School is part of Black River Falls School District.
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