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
Key Facts
SectorPublic
Type School—
Àrd-ìreElementary
Grade Span0–4
Sgìre SgìreFOREST MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
County28123
Bha am baile-mòr FOREST
ZIP39074
Sgoil Charter SchoolNo
Sgoil Magnet SchoolNo
Tiotal 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)