At a glance
Reported students
254
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Forest Grove Elementary School: 254 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 243
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Forest Grove Elementary School
Forest Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hudsonville. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Hudsonville Public School District. NCES reports 254 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 White (85.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.1%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forest Grove Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.63 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black1.6%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.1%
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
Not reported as 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 Hudsonville Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Elemementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
260 reported students
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
289 reported students
Jamestown Upper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
327 reported students
Bauer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
329 reported students
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Alward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
435 reported students
Public schools near Forest Grove Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Upper Elementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | 03–05 | 327 | 2.3 mi |
| Jamestown Lower Elementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | PK–02 | 289 | 2.5 mi |
| South Elementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | KG–05 | 391 | 4.2 mi |
| Early Childhood Building Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | PK–KG | 0 | 5 mi |
| Park Elemementary School Elementary · Hudsonville Public School District | KG–04 | 260 | 5 mi |
| Adams Elementary School Elementary · Zeeland Public Schools | KG–05 | 343 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove Elementary School
What grades does Forest Grove Elementary School serve?
Forest Grove Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hudsonville Public School District.
How many students attend Forest Grove Elementary School?
Forest Grove Elementary School reported 254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 243 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Grove Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 254 students and 17.63 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Grove Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Grove Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hudsonville Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Grove Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Forest Grove Elementary School in?
Forest Grove Elementary School is part of Hudsonville Public School District, based in Hudsonville, MI, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Grove Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jamestown Upper Elementary School (2.3 mi), Jamestown Lower Elementary School (2.5 mi), South Elementary School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.