Carolina Forest Elementary School
Carolina Forest Elementary School serves 890 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Carolina Forest Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carolina Forest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Carolina Forest Elementary School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 890 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carolina Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carolina Forest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #504 out of 2561 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 18% |
| Black | 20% | 25% |
| White | 41% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Onslow County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Carolina Forest Elementary School is Northside High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jacksonville Commons Middle School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Jacksonville Commons Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 985 students10
1.7 miles
315 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 346-6888 1.7 6-8 985 - Jacksonville Northside High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,188 student10
1.9 miles
365 Commons Drive South
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 455-4868 1.9 9-12 1,188 - Jacksonville Jacksonville Commons Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 693 students10
2.0 miles
1121 Commons Drive North
Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 347-1056 2 K-5 693 - Jacksonville Jacksonville High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 46%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,289 student10
2.4 miles
1021 Henderson Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 989-2048 2.4 9-12 1,289 - Jacksonville Parkwood Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 539 students10
2.8 miles
2900 Northwoods Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 347-6711 2.8 K-5 539
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