Forest View School

www.lansingschools.net

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forest View School, located at 3119 Stoneleigh Drive in Lansing, Michigan, is a public elementary school operating under the Lansing School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while supporting the social and emotional development of its students. As part of a larger urban district, the school works to provide a diverse educational experience, utilizing resources from the Lansing School District to support student growth and community engagement.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Lansing School District, focusing on academic excellence, equity, and preparing students for future success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website (lansingschools.net), the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Forest View serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, striving to build strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the community to ensure a supportive and effective educational journey for every student.

262

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest View School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	44
Black	87
Asian	9
Two or More	50

Black
87 (33.2%)
White
72 (27.5%)
Two or More
50 (19.1%)
Hispanic
44 (16.8%)
Asian
9 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lansing Public School District
Phone:	(517)755-1330
Website:	http://www.lansingschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 44