FOREST ELEMENTARY

6800 47TH AVENUE NORTH
CRYSTAL, MN 55427

foe.rdale.org/

453 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Elementary, located in Crystal, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Robbinsdale Area School District (ISD 281). Situated at 6800 47th Avenue North, the school operates within a diverse suburban community and is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.

The school is known for its emphasis on community engagement and inclusive programming, often utilizing the resources of the larger Robbinsdale district to provide specialized support and enrichment opportunities. By visiting their website at [rdale.org](http://rdale.org/), families can access information regarding school calendars, district policies, enrollment procedures, and the various academic initiatives designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

453

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	69
Black	139
Asian	25
Two or More	88
American Indian	4

Black
139 (30.7 %)
White
128 (28.3 %)
Two or More
88 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
69 (15.2 %)
Asian
25 (5.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)504-7900
Website:	http://foe.rdale.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60