Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park Elementary serves the southeast part of Kannapolis, NC, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of just 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2022 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Teal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #2022 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forest Park Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fred L Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
472 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Forest Park Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Kannapolis City Schools.
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