Forest City Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
243 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
24%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
42%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (04-05)
68%
37%
Showing 1996–2005. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest City Elementary School?
243 students attend Forest City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Forest City Elementary School students are Black, 46% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest City Elementary School?
Forest City Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest City Elementary School offer ?
Forest City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Forest City Elementary School part of?
Forest City Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools.
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