Below Average
#2576 of 3,192 schools in MI
Forest Elementary School
Elementary School · Riverview Community School District · Riverview, MI
A Riverview Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
19400 HAMPTON ST, Riverview, MI 48193
- Math 39% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverview), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,894
Median home value
$205,400
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48193; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Huntington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Jesse L Anderson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Riverview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 127 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverview Community School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Elementary School is listed in Riverview Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Elementary School
Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Riverview, MI, part of Riverview Community School District, serving approximately 423 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,576 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Elementary School
What grades does Forest Elementary School serve?
Forest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Elementary School rank in MI?
Forest Elementary School ranks #2,576 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Forest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Elementary School?
45.6% of students at Forest Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (734) 479-2550
- Area population (ZIP 48193)
- 16,485
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48193; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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