At a glance
Reported students
496
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Forest Hill Junior High School: 496 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Forest Hill Junior High School
Forest Hill Junior High School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Forest Hill. It is one of 42 current school records connected to Rapides Parish. NCES reports 496 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.3%) and White (35.9%). English learners represent 20.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Forest Hill Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 20.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 23
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.9%
- Hispanic59.3%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rapides Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mabel Brasher Montessori
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Tioga Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
482 reported students
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
466 reported students
J.B. Nachman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
546 reported students
Buckeye Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
419 reported students
Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
576 reported students
Public schools near Forest Hill Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmora High School Other · Rapides Parish | PK–12 | 673 | 5.2 mi |
| Carter C. Raymond Junior High School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–08 | 124 | 8.5 mi |
| Rapides High School High · Rapides Parish | 09–12 | 248 | 8.8 mi |
| Caroline Dormon Junior High School Elementary · Rapides Parish | PK–08 | 362 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill Junior High School
What grades does Forest Hill Junior High School serve?
Forest Hill Junior High School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapides Parish.
How many students attend Forest Hill Junior High School?
Forest Hill Junior High School reported 496 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 441 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Hill Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 496 students and 39.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Hill Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Hill Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapides Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Hill Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Forest Hill Junior High School in?
Forest Hill Junior High School is part of Rapides Parish, based in Alexandria, LA, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Hill Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenmora High School (5.2 mi), Carter C. Raymond Junior High School (8.5 mi), Rapides High School (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.