Forest View Elementary

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Forest View Elementary, located in the city of Forest Lake, Minnesota, serves as a key educational facility within the Forest Lake Area Schools district (ISD 831). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school benefits from its location in a suburban community that places a high value on public education. Forest View Elementary works closely with local families to maintain a collaborative partnership, ensuring that students have access to necessary resources and extracurricular opportunities. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and a focus on inclusivity, the staff strives to create a safe and stimulating atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their individual potential.

360

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	35
Black	15
Asian	30
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
246 (68.3 %)
Hispanic
35 (9.7 %)
Two or More
31 (8.6 %)
Asian
30 (8.3 %)
Black
15 (4.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)982-8200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 68

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 119