At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 286
454
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
76%+26.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
FOREST ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in CRYSTAL, Minnesota. The school enrolls 454 students. It is part of the ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27053
CityCRYSTAL
ZIP55428
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273178001321
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment454
White28.3%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American30.7%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Two or More Races19.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
28.3%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
30.7%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
19.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.