Carolina Forest Elementary

Summary:

Carolina Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school stands out within the Onslow County Schools district, consistently outpacing the district and state in academic achievement.

Carolina Forest Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 79.1% of 3rd graders, 66.7% of 4th graders, and 56.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in EOG/Mathematics, significantly outperforming the Onslow County Schools district averages of 61.8%, 51.5%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school also excels in reading, with 62.6% of 3rd graders, 61.1% of 4th graders, and 56.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in EOG/Reading, compared to the district's 50.5%, 52.4%, and 49.1%. Additionally, Carolina Forest Elementary's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 73.9% surpasses the state average of 66.2%.

Another notable aspect of Carolina Forest Elementary is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools like Blue Creek Elementary, Clear View Elementary, and Stateside Elementary. This diversity may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can foster critical thinking and cultural understanding. Overall, Carolina Forest Elementary's consistent academic performance, diverse student body, and strong ranking among North Carolina elementary schools make it a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
       Jacksonville, NC  28546


(910) 346-1778

District: Onslow County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
397th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,201 Help


Students who attend Carolina Forest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jacksonville Commons Middle
High:    White Oak High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.9%
African American:
22.7%
Hispanic:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Compare Details Carolina Forest Elementary ranks better than 73.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Onslow County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Carolina Forest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.9%), African American (22.7%), Hispanic (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carolina Forest Elementary is 15.8. 16 elementary schools in the Onslow County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carolina Forest Elementary is $8,201, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the Onslow County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carolina Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carolina Forest Elementary 397th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Carolina Forest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Onslow County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Onslow County Schools 135th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carolina Forest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.50 363rd 1276 71.6%
2007 81.15 155th 1293 88.0%
2008 73.71 288th 1324 78.2%
2009 63.53 538th 1354 60.3%
2010 77.79 241st 1363 82.3%
2011 82.06 165th 1381 88.1%
2012 84.88 113th 1388 91.9%
2013 77.62 260th 1403 81.5%
2014 74.99 313th 1390 77.5%
2015 74.53 333rd 1440 76.9%
2016 74.53 315th 1425 77.9%
2017 68.87 428th 1429 70.0%
2018 67.53 451st 1434 68.5%
2019 66.39 468th 1473 68.2%
2021 72.07 368th 1489 75.3%
2022 52.00 706th 1514 53.4%
2023 63.96 517th 1502 65.6%
2024 70.09 397th 1505 73.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.60 20th 86 76.7%
2019 56.70 46th 103 55.3%
2021 47.36 45th 97 53.6%
2022 50.44 63rd 133 52.6%
2023 56.59 59th 154 61.7%
2024 66.55 53rd 159 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.97 177th 801 77.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.14 470th 1332 64.7%
2019 69.33 328th 1361 75.9%
2021 54.18 511th 1329 61.6%
2022 50.88 636th 1366 53.4%
2023 59.74 497th 1437 65.4%
2024 76.23 212th 1450 85.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.27 297th 1405 78.9%
2019 68.50 415th 1424 70.9%
2021 62.50 471st 1440 67.3%
2022 47.37 755th 1458 48.2%
2023 60.90 539th 1459 63.1%
2024 65.89 440th 1455 69.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.01 560th 897 37.6%
2019 47.84 398th 878 54.7%
2021 38.84 363rd 646 43.8%
2022 39.70 344th 634 45.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.62 502nd 612 18.0%
2021 69.42 119th 494 75.9%
2022 48.76 371st 500 25.8%
2023 63.17 210th 582 63.9%
2024 65.54 200th 669 70.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.42 44th 76 42.1%
2019 51.67 42nd 72 41.7%
2021 42.58 47th 76 38.2%
2022 30.58 65th 85 23.5%
2023 60.01 28th 81 65.4%
2024 46.07 43rd 75 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 552nd 1413 60.9%
2019 63.27 482nd 1430 66.3%
2021 76.53 287th 1444 80.1%
2022 55.42 636th 1464 56.6%
2023 65.00 469th 1461 67.9%
2024 70.83 376th 1464 74.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.12 115th 130 11.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 399th 927 57.0%
2019 62.03 285th 949 70.0%
2021 66.00 188th 896 79.0%
2022 56.07 330th 927 64.4%
2023 59.29 314th 933 66.3%
2024 67.65 215th 924 76.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.02 78th 851 90.8%
2019 76.61 124th 865 85.7%
2021 88.28 62nd 843 92.6%
2022 74.88 152nd 893 83.0%
2023 77.49 125th 915 86.3%
2024 80.11 119th 951 87.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Carolina Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.52 530th 1178 55.0%
2019 60.30 461st 1183 61.0%
2021 58.67 458th 1172 60.9%
2022 38.70 780th 1194 34.7%
2023 52.41 581st 1183 50.9%
2024 62.03 423rd 1166 63.7%
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.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, June 24, 2019

Open Quote All 3 of my children attended CFE and had a great experience. It's as clean as a hospital and offers all levels of classes. I highly recommend it for all ages. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Open Quote we rented by this school for the "9" rating we saw online. It is a great neighborhood and has a lot of military families in the area. The school started a foreign teacher program when we registered. I requested a different teacher for my child and was not granted that request. After the first few weeks, I asked that my child to be moved to a new class, just too easily distracted in that environment. Admin refused to honor that request. I understand they didn't want to set precedence but I felt like my child's individual needs were not a consideration. Crowded classrooms, teachers seemed overwhelmed, (they eat lunch with their students), foreign teacher program didn't seem organized or well-supported. Felt a lack of communication from day 1. And my child didn't feel safe at school. I didn't feel welcome as a new parent. I felt disappointment as I thought this school was the 'best' in the area and when you're renting in a new town that is all you care about when finding the right house and location. I will admit we didn't stay long and moved our child to a different school, and I've learned sometimes the ratings you see are only how students tested in the upper grades that year prior and doesn't provide a whole picture of the school environment. I noticed a drop in testing scores from that year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Carolina Forest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 317 112 16 26 3 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 337 116 11 31 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 344 72 19 31 8 n/a n/a 76 550
2008 386 77 14 31 6 n/a n/a 88 602
2009 392 166 16 39 5 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 380 179 17 50 3 n/a n/a 0 629
2011 368 97 22 80 5 1 43 0 616
2012 412 115 23 126 3 4 55 0 738
2013 439 161 23 173 3 6 79 0 884
2014 458 187 21 212 4 7 101 0 990
2015 494 208 20 211 5 12 101 0 1051
2016 337 173 24 217 0 6 96 0 853
2017 352 161 31 201 3 7 98 0 853
2018 364 174 29 200 2 7 114 0 890
2019 353 177 28 206 0 6 99 0 869
2020 345 152 35 199 1 7 104 0 843
2021 256 91 26 128 1 2 58 0 562
2022 273 171 39 148 4 3 85 0 723
2023 257 154 37 152 3 4 71 0 678

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 Carolina Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 474 30.0 15.8 30.8
2006 495 30.0 16.5 33.1
2007 550 n/a n/a 29.7
2008 602 34.5 17.4 37.4
2009 618 35.0 17.7 27.3
2010 629 34.0 18.5 31.5
2011 616 33.0 18.6 30.2
2012 738 35.7 20.6 29.9
2013 884 44.1 20.0 34
2014 990 49.0 20.2 36.4
2015 1051 54.0 19.4 35.3
2016 853 49.0 17.4 27.3
2017 853 48.5 17.5 37.7
2018 890 55.0 16.1 36.2
2019 869 54.0 16.0 38
2020 843 53.0 15.9 30.4
2021 562 39.5 14.2 24.2
2022 723 42.0 17.2 35.4
2023 678 42.6 15.8 48.8

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 Carolina Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 474 30.0 15.8 30.8
2006 495 30.0 16.5 33.1
2007 550 n/a n/a 29.7
2008 602 34.5 17.4 37.4
2009 618 35.0 17.7 27.3
2010 629 34.0 18.5 31.5
2011 616 33.0 18.6 30.2
2012 738 35.7 20.6 29.9
2013 884 44.1 20.0 34
2014 990 49.0 20.2 36.4
2015 1051 54.0 19.4 35.3
2016 853 49.0 17.4 27.3
2017 853 48.5 17.5 37.7
2018 890 55.0 16.1 36.2
2019 869 54.0 16.0 38
2020 843 53.0 15.9 30.4
2021 562 39.5 14.2 24.2
2022 723 42.0 17.2 35.4
2023 678 42.6 15.8 48.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carolina Forest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $658 (8.0%) $7,543 (92.0%) $8,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carolina Forest 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 468th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 517th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carolina Forest Elementary)64.358.1
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)60.157.1
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Carolina Forest Elementary)61.848.6
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)56.546.1
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carolina Forest Elementary)64.259.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)52.550.1
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Carolina Forest Elementary)71.567.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)56.952.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carolina Forest Elementary)61.567.4
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Onslow County Schools)55.351.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Carolina Forest Elementary)65.951.5
 14.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Onslow County Schools)54.246.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Carolina Forest Elementary)78.570.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (Onslow County Schools)74.664.3
 10.3%
   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 Students869678
 22%
African American177154
 13%
American Indian03
Asian2837
 32.1%
Hispanic206152
 26.2%
Pacific Islander64
 33.3%
White353257
 27.2%
Two or More Races9971
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%48.8%
 10.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Forest Elementary

Students at Carolina Forest Elementary are 38% White, 23% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Carolina Forest Elementary ranks 397th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Carolina Forest Elementary.

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

Middle : Jacksonville Commons Middle
High : White Oak High


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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.

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