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Forest Park Elementary School

18361 Forest Ave
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Forest Park Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
76%
18%
White
13%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
319 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Forest Park Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Eastpointe Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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