Forest View Elementary School

232 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest View Elementary School, located in Boon, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Mesick Consolidated Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character building for its young student population. As a member of the "Viking" community, the school encourages a strong connection between staff, students, and local families to ensure that children have the resources necessary for success in their early formative years.

The school’s official portal, accessible via vikingnet.org, highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with the community and providing information regarding academic programming, district resources, and extracurricular opportunities. By integrating traditional instruction with the close-knit culture typical of Michigan’s rural districts, Forest View Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle school, maintaining a focus on both educational achievement and the well-being of every student in its care.

232

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
217 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cadillac Area Public Schools
Phone:	(231)876-5100
Website:	http://cadillacschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 42