At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 492
557
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
77%+11.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Forest School is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Forest, Louisiana. The school enrolls 557 students. It is part of the West Carroll Parish district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Louisiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictWest Carroll Parish
County22123
CityForest
ZIP71242
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID220195001469
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment557
White79.8%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American12.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
79.8%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
12.9%
Two+
3.5%
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.