Overview
FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in FOREST, Mississippi. The school enrolls 740 students. It is part of the FOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Mambo muhimu ya kweli
SectorPublic
Aina ya Shule—
Level LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
Wilaya ya WilayaFOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
County28123
City City CityFOREST
ZIP39074
Shule ya Charter SchoolNo
Shule ya Magnet SchoolNo
Kichwa INo
NCES School ID280147000212
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment740
White6.2%
Hispanic / Latino51.5%
Black / African American38.9%
Asian0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %85%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)