Forbush Elementary School vs. Fall Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Forbush Elementary School or Fall Creek Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forbush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Fall Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forbush Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
191 students
247 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#485 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
19
Kindergarten Students
32
42
Grade 1 Students
28
42
Grade 2 Students
23
45
Grade 3 Students
28
31
Grade 4 Students
32
39
Grade 5 Students
32
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
