Forrest Street Elementary School serves 304 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 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Forrest Street Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forrest Street Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrest Street Elementary School?
304 students attend Forrest Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Forrest Street Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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