North Forest Pines Elementary School

11501 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Forest Pines Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Forest Pines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

North Forest Pines Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

North Forest Pines Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Forest Pines Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#420 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(21-22)
67%
51%
67%
50%
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
22%
Black
16%
24%
White
50%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
25.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Forest Pines Elementary School's ranking?
North Forest Pines Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Forest Pines Elementary School?
536 students attend North Forest Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of North Forest Pines Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Forest Pines Elementary School?
North Forest Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Forest Pines Elementary School offer ?
North Forest Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Forest Pines Elementary School part of?
North Forest Pines Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.
In what neighborhood is North Forest Pines Elementary School located?
North Forest Pines Elementary School is located in the North Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 17 other public schools located in North Raleigh.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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