Forest Park Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
79%
18%
White
14%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
294 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest Park Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Eastpointe Community Schools School District.
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