Forestville Road Elementary School

100 Lawson Ridge Road
Knightdale, NC 27545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forestville Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Forestville Road Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
528 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
All Students Achieve

School Rankings

Forestville Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forestville Road Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1566 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(21-22)
46%
51%
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44%
50%
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55-59%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
38%
21%
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Black
38%
25%
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White
15%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forestville Road Elementary School's ranking?
Forestville Road Elementary School is ranked #1566 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Forestville Road Elementary School often compared to?
Forestville Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lockhart Elementary School, Knightdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Forestville Road Elementary School?
528 students attend Forestville Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Forestville Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forestville Road Elementary School?
Forestville Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forestville Road Elementary School offer ?
Forestville Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forestville Road Elementary School part of?
Forestville Road Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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