Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest City-dunbar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Unspecified
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We Can
School Rankings
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest City-dunbar 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
#936 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)66%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
35%
24%
White
31%
42%
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest City-dunbar Elementary School's ranking?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forest City-dunbar Elementary School often compared to?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, Ellenboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forest City-dunbar Elementary School?
459 students attend Forest City-dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Forest City-dunbar Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest City-dunbar Elementary School?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest City-dunbar Elementary School offer ?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest City-dunbar Elementary School part of?
Forest City-dunbar Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools.
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