Serving 205 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Forbush Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forbush Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forbush Elementary School?
205 students attend Forbush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Forbush Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forbush Elementary School?
Forbush Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forbush Elementary School offer ?
Forbush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forbush Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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