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FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY

408 SW 4TH ST, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
333
Students
Total enrolled
$17,719
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 333 students in grades 04–06 in FOREST LAKE, Minnesota.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,719 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized middle in FOREST LAKE, Minnesota, serving grades 04–06 with 333 students. The district invests $17,719 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY

333
Total Students
14.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 161 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 153 students
Student Composition
8%
71%
11%
Asian8%
White71%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black4%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 271227000594

Academic Outcomes at FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 95th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55025

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,719Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,719
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,796
Student Support$3,367
Administration$2,126
Operations$2,658
Other$1,772
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,719 spent per student, an estimated $7,849 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
56%
34%
State government
56.4%
Local (property tax)
33.9%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,719/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Wyoming ElementaryLino Lakes ElementaryCOLUMBUS ELEMENTARYLinwood Elementary
+3 more
↓
Middle
Forest Lake Area Middle School
↓
High School
Forest Lake Area High SchoolForest Lake Area Community SchoolSTEPRanger Online
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (651)982-3200
NCES ID: 271227000594
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FOREST LAKE seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FOREST LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
Forest Lake Area High School
1,876 students · 09–12
● 56 opp24% FRL
Mid
Forest Lake Area Middle School
853 students · 07–08
● 56 opp30% FRL
Elem
Wyoming Elementary
488 students · PK–06
● 45 opp31% FRL
Elem
Lino Lakes Elementary
444 students · PK–06
● 51 opp35% FRL
Elem
COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
432 students · PK–06
● 56 opp23% FRL
Elem
Linwood Elementary
386 students · PK–06
● 45 opp31% FRL
Elem
Scandia Elementary
365 students · PK–06
● 45 opp22% FRL
Elem
Forest View Elementary
360 students · PK–03
● 56 opp50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
408 SW 4TH ST, FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.