Forest Park Elementary

Summary:

Forest Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serving 444 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Kannapolis City Schools district, which is ranked 217 out of 242 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Park Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (37.16%) and Hispanic (26.35%) students compared to the state average. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 30.6% in 3rd grade reading to 52.2% in 5th grade science, compared to the state averages of 48.7% and 66.2%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 762 out of 1,473 North Carolina elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,231 out of 1,505 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Fred L. Wilson Elementary and Jackson Park Elementary, have similar demographic profiles and socioeconomic status, but their academic performance is significantly better than Forest Park Elementary. For example, in 2023-2024, Jackson Park Elementary had proficiency rates ranging from 55.1% in 3rd grade reading to 85.5% in 3rd grade math, compared to Forest Park Elementary's lower rates. Despite the school's higher spending per student ($10,094 in 2018-2019) and lower student-teacher ratio, its academic performance remains a concern, suggesting that targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1333 Forest Park Drive
       Kannapolis, NC  28083


(704) 932-8121

District: Kannapolis City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1231st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,094 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kannapolis Middle
High:    A L Brown High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.2%
Hispanic:
26.4%
White:
23.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


 See top rated North Carolina elementary schools

 Compare Forest Park Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Forest Park Elementary ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.94. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Forest Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (37.2%), Hispanic (26.4%), White (23.9%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary is 12.7, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Forest Park Elementary employs 34.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Elementary is $10,094. 3 elementary schools in the Kannapolis City Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Elementary 1231st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Forest Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Kannapolis City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kannapolis City Schools 217th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Forest Park Elementary?

Rank History for Forest Park Elementary

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.60 593rd 1276 53.5%
2007 51.30 718th 1293 44.5%
2008 49.96 709th 1324 46.5%
2009 45.91 836th 1354 38.3%
2010 41.39 911th 1363 33.2%
2011 51.80 765th 1381 44.6%
2012 53.90 709th 1388 48.9%
2013 64.42 446th 1403 68.2%
2014 42.68 806th 1390 42.0%
2015 45.26 823rd 1440 42.8%
2016 46.28 809th 1425 43.2%
2017 42.13 889th 1429 37.8%
2018 45.61 831st 1434 42.1%
2019 50.25 762nd 1473 48.3%
2021 37.31 909th 1489 39.0%
2022 27.46 1131st 1514 25.3%
2023 20.14 1254th 1502 16.5%
2024 22.94 1231st 1505 18.2%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.75 116th 421 72.4%
2019 58.91 139th 497 72.0%
2021 43.22 174th 385 54.8%
2022 33.28 344th 485 29.1%
2024 13.03 528th 533 0.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.20 648th 801 19.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.75 838th 1332 37.1%
2019 46.43 765th 1361 43.8%
2021 42.90 721st 1329 45.7%
2022 42.35 800th 1366 41.4%
2023 25.76 1161st 1437 19.2%
2024 36.04 993rd 1450 31.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.54 773rd 1405 45.0%
2019 43.50 850th 1424 40.3%
2021 31.70 975th 1440 32.3%
2022 25.19 1160th 1458 20.4%
2023 17.59 1289th 1459 11.7%
2024 20.40 1252nd 1455 14.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 619th 897 31.0%
2019 63.06 213th 878 75.7%
2021 90.34 23rd 646 96.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.55 868th 1413 38.6%
2019 56.48 632nd 1430 55.8%
2021 43.20 801st 1444 44.5%
2022 30.24 1059th 1464 27.7%
2023 24.84 1151st 1461 21.2%
2024 28.49 1111th 1464 24.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 366th 927 60.5%
2019 68.79 215th 949 77.3%
2021 68.87 159th 896 82.3%
2022 44.42 483rd 927 47.9%
2023 33.16 654th 933 29.9%
2024 40.30 572nd 924 38.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.33 370th 851 56.5%
2019 67.85 221st 865 74.5%
2021 52.84 333rd 843 60.5%
2022 59.43 282nd 893 68.4%
2023 35.42 613th 915 33.0%
2024 27.81 752nd 951 20.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 578th 1178 50.9%
2019 34.24 865th 1183 26.9%
2021 19.19 1044th 1172 10.9%
2022 12.48 1131st 1194 5.3%
2023 23.83 1001st 1183 15.4%
2024 18.96 1035th 1166 11.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Forest Park Elementary Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Forest Park Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Forest Park Elementary, submit a rating!



No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Forest Park Elementary

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 314 121 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1989 308 120 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1990 303 148 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1991 322 151 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 313 141 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 297 129 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 311 146 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 295 118 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 295 118 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 275 124 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1998 274 136 5 14 2 n/a n/a 0 431
1999 268 186 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 291 168 6 17 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 286 184 5 42 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2002 270 208 7 88 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 270 208 7 88 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 287 218 8 104 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 313 183 11 106 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2006 262 179 12 95 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2007 264 150 13 127 0 n/a n/a 32 586
2008 265 173 14 138 0 n/a n/a 33 623
2009 292 208 17 136 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2010 283 232 11 142 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2011 274 200 17 133 0 0 23 0 647
2012 254 196 17 119 2 0 24 0 612
2013 234 176 20 124 1 0 27 0 582
2014 222 186 9 128 3 0 38 0 586
2015 221 203 8 142 2 1 29 0 606
2016 189 209 8 136 2 0 39 0 583
2017 180 180 6 137 1 0 32 0 536
2018 184 178 6 113 2 2 32 0 517
2019 172 195 6 128 3 2 23 0 529
2020 162 190 5 110 1 2 40 0 510
2021 156 181 6 108 0 0 37 0 488
2022 112 178 11 116 0 0 37 0 454
2023 106 165 8 117 1 0 47 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Park Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 20.0 21.9 32.4
1989 431 20.0 21.5 37.6
1990 451 20.0 22.5 44.1
1991 473 22.0 21.5 42.1
1992 456 22.0 20.7 29.8
1993 427 24.0 17.8 39.1
1994 458 26.0 17.6 36.9
1995 423 24.0 17.6 44.4
1996 423 24.0 17.6 44.4
1997 415 24.0 17.3 43.1
1998 431 28.0 15.4 34.3
1999 482 28.0 17.2 45.9
2000 484 28.0 17.3 53.3
2001 519 36.0 14.4 51.6
2002 574 36.0 15.9 0
2003 574 36.0 15.9 0
2004 618 36.0 17.2 49.8
2005 613 36.0 17.0 54.5
2006 549 42.0 13.1 54.5
2007 586 n/a n/a 58.5
2008 623 41.5 15.0 57.6
2009 654 44.5 14.7 52.8
2010 668 44.9 14.8 47.5
2011 647 44.8 14.4 63.2
2012 612 44.0 13.9 64.9
2013 582 45.9 12.6 69.2
2014 586 42.0 13.9 64.2
2015 606 40.0 15.1 69.6
2016 583 40.0 14.5 99.5
2017 536 39.7 13.4 99.4
2018 517 33.9 15.2 99.4
2019 529 37.9 13.9 99.4
2020 510 40.4 12.6 99.4
2021 488 36.2 13.4 99.4
2022 454 37.9 11.9 99.3
2023 444 34.9 12.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Park Elementary

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 438 20.0 21.9 32.4
1989 431 20.0 21.5 37.6
1990 451 20.0 22.5 44.1
1991 473 22.0 21.5 42.1
1992 456 22.0 20.7 29.8
1993 427 24.0 17.8 39.1
1994 458 26.0 17.6 36.9
1995 423 24.0 17.6 44.4
1996 423 24.0 17.6 44.4
1997 415 24.0 17.3 43.1
1998 431 28.0 15.4 34.3
1999 482 28.0 17.2 45.9
2000 484 28.0 17.3 53.3
2001 519 36.0 14.4 51.6
2002 574 36.0 15.9 0
2003 574 36.0 15.9 0
2004 618 36.0 17.2 49.8
2005 613 36.0 17.0 54.5
2006 549 42.0 13.1 54.5
2007 586 n/a n/a 58.5
2008 623 41.5 15.0 57.6
2009 654 44.5 14.7 52.8
2010 668 44.9 14.8 47.5
2011 647 44.8 14.4 63.2
2012 612 44.0 13.9 64.9
2013 582 45.9 12.6 69.2
2014 586 42.0 13.9 64.2
2015 606 40.0 15.1 69.6
2016 583 40.0 14.5 99.5
2017 536 39.7 13.4 99.4
2018 517 33.9 15.2 99.4
2019 529 37.9 13.9 99.4
2020 510 40.4 12.6 99.4
2021 488 36.2 13.4 99.4
2022 454 37.9 11.9 99.3
2023 444 34.9 12.7 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Park Elementary

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,495 (14.8%) $8,599 (85.2%) $10,094

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 762nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1254th of 1502 Elementary schools
 31.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary)48.940.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)48.950.5
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary)56.832.9
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)47.231.4
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary)63.428.8
 34.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)44.440.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary)65.339.4
 25.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)49.535.2
 14.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary)46.640.6
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kannapolis City Schools)48.745.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary)55.734.3
 21.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Kannapolis City Schools)4930.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary)73.951.4
 22.5%
   5th Grade Science (Kannapolis City Schools)70.858.1
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students529444
 16.1%
African American195165
 15.4%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic128117
 8.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White172106
 38.4%
Two or More Races2347
 104.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.4%99.3%
 0.1%


Schools Near Forest Park Elementary









Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park Elementary

Students at Forest Park Elementary are 37% African American, 26% Hispanic, 24% White, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Forest Park Elementary.

Forest Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students who attend Forest Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kannapolis Middle
High : A L Brown High


Rate Forest Park Elementary!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Forest Park Elementary!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
a12_370243001040 retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
None retrieved from Database in 37 milliseconds.