At a glance
Reported students
603
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615.5
Forest Hills Elementary: 603 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 512
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Forest Hills Elementary
Forest Hills Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Eden Prairie. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Eden Prairie Public School District. NCES reports 603 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Minnesota 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 White (43.6%) and Black (21.6%). English learners represent 13.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Hills Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.17 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
- 13.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black21.6%
- Asian13.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.1%
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
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 Eden Prairie Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prairie View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
628 reported students
Cedar Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
557 reported students
Eden Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Oak Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
684 reported students
Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
Elementary · Grades PK–05
759 reported students
Eden Prairie Online Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
153 reported students
Public schools near Forest Hills Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatewood Elementary Elementary · Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 351 | 1.4 mi |
| Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School Elementary · Charter · Eagle Ridge Academy Charter School | KG–05 | 830 | 2.1 mi |
| Eden Prairie Online Elementary Elementary · Eden Prairie Public School District | KG–05 | 153 | 2.3 mi |
| Prairie View Elementary Elementary · Eden Prairie Public School District | PK–05 | 628 | 2.3 mi |
| Glen Lake Elementary Elementary · Hopkins Public School District | PK–05 | 465 | 2.4 mi |
| Oak Point Elementary Elementary · Eden Prairie Public School District | PK–05 | 684 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills Elementary
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary serve?
Forest Hills Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Eden Prairie Public School District.
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary?
Forest Hills Elementary reported 603 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 512 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 603 students and 44.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forest Hills Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Hills Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eden Prairie Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Hills Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.8% 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 Hills Elementary in?
Forest Hills Elementary is part of Eden Prairie Public School District, based in Eden Prairie, MN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forest Hills Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gatewood Elementary (1.4 mi), Eagle Ridge Academy Lower School (2.1 mi), Eden Prairie Online Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.