Parkwood Elementary School vs. Carolina Forest Elementary School
Should you attend Parkwood Elementary School or Carolina Forest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
: 6/
Top 50%10
Top Rankings
Parkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parkwood 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 63% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is equal to 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 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
457 students
570 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1289 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
103
Grade 1 Students
66
100
Grade 2 Students
70
90
Grade 3 Students
81
95
Grade 4 Students
90
89
Grade 5 Students
84
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
20%
21%
% Black
18%
24%
% White
48%
36%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%