Parkwood Elementary School vs. Carolina Forest Elementary School
Should I attend Parkwood Elementary School or Carolina Forest 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
Carolina Forest Elementary School
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Rating
: 8/
Top 30%10
Top Rankings
Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkwood 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 60-64% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carolina Forest 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 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
509 students
723 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#751 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
111
Grade 1 Students
94
107
Grade 2 Students
91
114
Grade 3 Students
85
142
Grade 4 Students
80
115
Grade 5 Students
79
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
19%
24%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%