Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives
Elementary· 19 schools in district

Forest Elementary

One Scholar Lane, Forest, VA 24551Bedford County Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
351
Students
Total enrolled
$14,790
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 351 students in grades PK–05 in Forest, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,790 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
16.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Forest Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Forest, Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 351 students. The district invests $14,790 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Forest Elementary

351
Total Students
16.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution163 male · 188 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 59 students
Student Composition
79%
Asian6%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black5%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510036002142

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,790Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,790
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,508
Student Support$2,810
Administration$1,775
Operations$2,219
Other$1,479
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,790 spent per student, an estimated $6,552 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
32%
State government
52.1%
Local (property tax)
32.1%
Federal programs
15.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thomas Jefferson ElementaryGoodview ElementaryBedford ElementaryNew London Academy Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
FOREST MIDDLESTAUNTON RIVER MIDDLELIBERTY MIDDLE
↓
High School
JEFFERSON FOREST HIGHSTAUNTON RIVER HIGHLIBERTY HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyBedford County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBedford County Public Schools →
Phone: (434)525-2681
NCES ID: 510036002142
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Forest seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bedford County Public Schools
High
JEFFERSON FOREST HIGH
1,309 students · 09–12
23% FRL
High
STAUNTON RIVER HIGH
889 students · 09–12
● 36 opp69% FRL
Mid
FOREST MIDDLE
870 students · 06–08
23% FRL
High
LIBERTY HIGH
726 students · 09–12
● 37 opp69% FRL
Mid
STAUNTON RIVER MIDDLE
627 students · 06–08
● 36 opp86% FRL
Mid
LIBERTY MIDDLE
535 students · 06–08
● 37 opp86% FRL
Elem
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
510 students · PK–05
27% FRL
Elem
Goodview Elementary
495 students · PK–05
● 37 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
One Scholar Lane, Forest, VA 24551
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.