D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Forest Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6800 47TH AVE N, Crystal, MN 55428
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Minnesota
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
454
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%15/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency41% (−12 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−12 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Minnesota state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%57%reading -7 pts, math -16 pts21st percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading -1 pts, math -19 pts21st percentile (list)
Multiracial45%45%reading -11 pts, math -11 pts25th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -7 pts, math -13 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6800 47TH AVE N
City Crystal
ZIP Code 55428
District 2731780
NCES School ID 273178001321
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55428

Understanding the community around Forest Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,087
Per Capita Income $32,845
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 89.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $264,800
Median Rent $1,228
Owner-Occupied 55.7%
Renter-Occupied 44.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forest Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.0%
Female 54.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 35.9%
White 22.3%
Hispanic/Latino 17.4%
Two or More Races 17.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian 1.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 454
Teachers (FTE) 28.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forest Elementary?
Forest Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forest Elementary?
Forest Elementary has 454 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Forest Elementary serve?
Forest Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forest Elementary receive per student?
Forest Elementary receives $19,907 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forest Elementary in 55428 ▼
Avg Home Value
$324,078
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,585
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
44.3%

Other Schools in 55428

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026