Forest View Elementary School

620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 360 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 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 360 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Forest View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest View Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#940 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Forest View Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest View Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest View Elementary School's ranking?
Forest View Elementary School is ranked #940 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
360 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Forest View Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% 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 12:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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