Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest City-dunbar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest City-dunbar Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1319 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
32%
25%
White
34%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest City-dunbar Elementary School's ranking?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School is ranked #1319 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forest City-dunbar Elementary School often compared to?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, Ellenboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Forest City-dunbar Elementary School?
470 students attend Forest City-dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Forest City-dunbar Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest City-dunbar Elementary School?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest City-dunbar Elementary School offer ?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest City-dunbar Elementary School part of?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools School District.
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