Forest View Elementary School

620 Sw 4th St
Forest Lake, MN 55025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Forest View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Forest View Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar

School Rankings

Forest View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest View Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#899 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
46%
40-44%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest View Elementary School's ranking?
Forest View Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Forest View Elementary School often compared to?
Forest View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
345 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Forest View Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School?
Forest View Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest View Elementary School offer ?
Forest View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest View Elementary School part of?
Forest View Elementary School is part of Forest Lake Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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