Forest Home Elementary

Summary:

Forest Home Elementary is a public elementary school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, serving 582 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Milwaukee School District, which is ranked 417 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Home Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Wisconsin elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on the Forward Exam across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.77% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 21.43% for the district and 52.07% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in mathematics, with only 13.46% of 4th graders and 22.22% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 19.7% and 18.66% for the district, and 55.05% and 54.24% for the state. The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 91.92% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.9% in 2019-2020 to 49.7% in 2021-2022.

The nearby schools, such as Mitchell Elementary, Allen-Field Elementary, and Lincoln Avenue Elementary, also perform poorly on academic measures and have high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, similar to Forest Home Elementary. However, some schools, like Hayes Bilingual School and Bruce Guadalupe (a charter school), demonstrate relatively stronger academic performance compared to the other schools in the area. This suggests that factors such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices may play a significant role in student outcomes, beyond just the resources available to the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1516 W Forest Home Ave
       Milwaukee, WI  53204-3256


(414) 902-6200

District: Milwaukee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
978th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,794 Help


Students who attend Forest Home Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    King International Baccalaureate Middle
    Lincoln Middle
    Roosevelt Middle
High:    Audubon Technology and Communication High
    Bay View High
    Bradley Technology High
    King International
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.6%
African American:
12.2%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Home Elementary ranks worse than 92.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 44th among 106 ranked elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.6%), African American (12.2%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Home Elementary is 12.2, which is the 6th best among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Home Elementary is $16,794, which is the 37th highest among 106 elementary schools in the Milwaukee School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Home Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Home Elementary 978th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Forest Home Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Milwaukee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukee School District 417th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Home Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.18 619th 633 2.2%
2005 4.60 598th 632 5.4%
2006 1.78 698th 712 2.0%
2007 1.71 676th 689 1.9%
2008 1.72 1002nd 1021 1.9%
2009 1.91 1010th 1030 1.9%
2010 3.68 1015th 1045 2.9%
2011 0.44 1036th 1046 1.0%
2012 0.56 1030th 1045 1.4%
2013 1.89 1035th 1053 1.7%
2014 4.01 1011th 1061 4.7%
2015 5.08 1014th 1076 5.8%
2016 3.77 1021st 1075 5.0%
2017 4.06 1011th 1071 5.6%
2018 4.81 964th 1025 6.0%
2019 5.54 976th 1037 5.9%
2021 5.03 996th 1050 5.1%
2022 7.32 982nd 1067 8.0%
2023 6.24 989th 1067 7.3%
2024 5.66 978th 1061 7.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 220th 287 23.3%
2019 25.41 243rd 275 11.6%
2021 27.50 192nd 222 13.5%
2022 27.71 206th 248 16.9%
2023 25.52 219th 249 12.0%
2024 26.34 222nd 269 17.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.17 669th 721 7.2%
2019 15.46 706th 742 4.9%
2021 16.14 720th 746 3.5%
2022 13.30 739th 748 1.2%
2023 16.30 713th 770 7.4%
2024 13.37 747th 790 5.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.61 824th 847 2.7%
2022 9.64 826th 859 3.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.29 933rd 997 6.4%
2019 6.84 938th 1002 6.4%
2021 8.10 923rd 1004 8.1%
2022 9.76 924th 1017 9.1%
2023 7.52 935th 1010 7.4%
2024 4.70 954th 1011 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.04 938th 997 5.9%
2019 6.87 936th 1002 6.6%
2021 5.35 964th 1003 3.9%
2022 6.99 943rd 1017 7.3%
2023 7.09 934th 1011 7.6%
2024 8.50 923rd 1012 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.06 91st 161 43.5%
2021 53.22 42nd 141 70.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Home Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.86 253rd 271 6.6%
2019 19.39 239th 266 10.2%
2021 20.55 252nd 274 8.0%
2022 24.09 239th 296 19.3%
2023 22.32 248th 290 14.5%
2024 22.36 276th 331 16.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Forest Home Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 150 29 336 27 n/a n/a 0 797
1989 251 183 31 357 28 n/a n/a 0 850
1990 213 194 22 355 25 n/a n/a 0 809
1991 223 231 18 455 21 n/a n/a 0 948
1992 228 214 24 465 19 n/a n/a 0 950
1993 231 182 19 500 22 n/a n/a 0 954
1994 229 149 24 500 24 n/a n/a 0 926
1995 196 122 21 580 14 n/a n/a 0 933
1996 196 122 21 580 14 n/a n/a 0 933
1997 177 111 19 613 20 n/a n/a 0 940
1998 147 112 17 622 18 n/a n/a 0 916
1999 121 111 16 637 12 n/a n/a 0 897
2000 90 104 13 696 10 n/a n/a 0 913
2001 90 110 10 709 12 n/a n/a 0 931
2002 63 68 8 742 9 n/a n/a 0 890
2003 63 68 8 742 9 n/a n/a 0 890
2004 64 63 4 741 8 n/a n/a 0 880
2005 78 77 2 743 5 n/a n/a 0 905
2006 71 82 2 683 6 n/a n/a 0 844
2007 54 76 2 705 5 n/a n/a 0 842
2008 53 89 1 698 8 n/a n/a 0 849
2009 47 100 3 695 10 n/a n/a 0 855
2010 55 108 4 657 7 n/a n/a 0 831
2011 53 104 8 662 7 0 1 0 835
2012 38 115 11 672 4 0 4 0 844
2013 44 136 7 694 6 0 7 0 894
2014 49 117 7 650 5 0 7 0 835
2015 61 123 6 609 6 1 6 0 812
2016 49 138 3 618 5 0 8 0 821
2017 39 115 5 555 1 0 7 0 722
2018 37 123 5 499 1 0 15 0 680
2019 35 120 7 525 3 0 8 0 698
2020 33 95 6 534 5 0 12 0 685
2021 31 99 3 506 7 1 9 0 656
2022 26 72 4 480 5 1 9 0 597
2023 18 71 8 475 4 1 5 0 582

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Home Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 797 40.0 19.9 54.6
1989 850 44.0 19.3 71.9
1990 809 36.0 22.4 79.4
1991 948 47.0 20.1 34.6
1992 950 49.0 19.3 52.8
1993 954 51.6 18.5 67.5
1994 926 47.1 19.7 66
1995 933 52.4 17.8 65.9
1996 933 52.4 17.8 65.9
1997 940 50.4 18.7 65.5
1998 916 46.0 19.9 64.4
1999 897 56.9 15.8 73.4
2000 913 60.6 15.1 71.1
2001 931 67.1 13.9 69
2002 890 64.9 13.7 90.7
2003 890 64.9 13.7 90.7
2004 880 66.0 13.3 96.9
2005 905 63.0 14.4 n/a
2006 844 59.0 14.3 n/a
2007 842 56.0 15.0 94.3
2008 849 58.0 14.6 95.2
2009 855 54.5 15.7 92.2
2010 831 56.0 14.8 89.9
2011 835 61.5 13.5 93.7
2012 844 52.0 16.2 98.1
2013 894 61.6 14.4 97.5
2014 835 60.2 13.8 97.4
2015 812 n/a n/a 95.3
2016 821 50.0 16.4 84.5
2017 722 55.3 13.0 97.2
2018 680 37.9 17.9 94.3
2019 698 48.7 14.3 97.6
2020 685 48.9 14.0 97.1
2021 656 50.3 13.0 95.3
2022 597 47.1 12.6 90.8
2023 582 47.4 12.2 91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Home Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 797 40.0 19.9 54.6
1989 850 44.0 19.3 71.9
1990 809 36.0 22.4 79.4
1991 948 47.0 20.1 34.6
1992 950 49.0 19.3 52.8
1993 954 51.6 18.5 67.5
1994 926 47.1 19.7 66
1995 933 52.4 17.8 65.9
1996 933 52.4 17.8 65.9
1997 940 50.4 18.7 65.5
1998 916 46.0 19.9 64.4
1999 897 56.9 15.8 73.4
2000 913 60.6 15.1 71.1
2001 931 67.1 13.9 69
2002 890 64.9 13.7 90.7
2003 890 64.9 13.7 90.7
2004 880 66.0 13.3 96.9
2005 905 63.0 14.4 n/a
2006 844 59.0 14.3 n/a
2007 842 56.0 15.0 94.3
2008 849 58.0 14.6 95.2
2009 855 54.5 15.7 92.2
2010 831 56.0 14.8 89.9
2011 835 61.5 13.5 93.7
2012 844 52.0 16.2 98.1
2013 894 61.6 14.4 97.5
2014 835 60.2 13.8 97.4
2015 812 n/a n/a 95.3
2016 821 50.0 16.4 84.5
2017 722 55.3 13.0 97.2
2018 680 37.9 17.9 94.3
2019 698 48.7 14.3 97.6
2020 685 48.9 14.0 97.1
2021 656 50.3 13.0 95.3
2022 597 47.1 12.6 90.8
2023 582 47.4 12.2 91.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Home Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,753 (12.2%) $12,572 (87.8%) $14,325
2020 $2,077 (13.6%) $13,234 (86.4%) $15,311
2021 $2,802 (16.7%) $13,992 (83.3%) $16,794

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Home Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 976th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 989th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Home Elementary)5.77.7
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.413.2
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Home Elementary)11.321.5
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)21.216.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Home Elementary)16.313.8
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)18.517.5
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Home Elementary)12.73.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)16.412.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Forest Home Elementary)22.520.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Milwaukee School District)24.128.3
 4.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Forest Home Elementary)18.87
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Milwaukee School District)21.819.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Home Elementary)14.110.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukee School District)16.514.1
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Home Elementary)14.310.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukee School District)18.214.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students698582
 16.6%
African American12071
 40.8%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic525475
 9.5%
Pacific Islander01
White3518
 48.6%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.6%91.9%
 5.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Forest Home Elementary.

Students at Forest Home Elementary are 82% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian.

Forest Home Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.8% of Wisconsin elementary schools.


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