At a glance
Reported students
289
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381.5
Forrest Street Elementary School: 289 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Forrest Street Elementary School
Forrest Street Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Black River Falls. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Black River Falls School District. NCES reports 289 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 (68.2%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (15.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forrest Street Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.74 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
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.2%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native15.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
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 Black River Falls School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Red Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
436 reported students
Black River Falls Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
327 reported students
Black River Falls High
High · Grades 09–12
500 reported students
Public schools near Forrest Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Creek Elementary Elementary · Black River Falls School District | 02–05 | 436 | 0.2 mi |
| Black River Falls Middle Middle · Black River Falls School District | 06–08 | 327 | 0.9 mi |
| Black River Falls High High · Black River Falls School District | 09–12 | 500 | 1 mi |
| DOC: Jackson Correctional Institution High · Wisconsin Department of Corrections | 12–12 | 0 | 3 mi |
| Lincoln Jr/Sr High School High · Alma Center School District | 07–12 | 250 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forrest Street Elementary School
What grades does Forrest Street Elementary School serve?
Forrest Street Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Black River Falls School District.
How many students attend Forrest Street Elementary School?
Forrest Street Elementary School reported 289 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forrest Street Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 289 students and 22.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forrest Street Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forrest Street Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Black River Falls School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forrest Street Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.5% 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 Forrest Street Elementary School in?
Forrest Street Elementary School is part of Black River Falls School District, based in Black River Falls, WI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forrest Street Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Red Creek Elementary (0.2 mi), Black River Falls Middle (0.9 mi), Black River Falls High (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.