Pisgah Forest Elementary

Summary:

Pisgah Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Brevard, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 464. The school is part of the Transylvania County Schools district, which is ranked 76 out of 242 districts in the state.

Pisgah Forest Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (19.18%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 6.34% to 11.22% Hispanic students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 3rd grade math proficiency at 59.6% compared to the district's 67% and the state's 62.7%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.59% to 68.53% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.8, lower than the surrounding schools.

Pisgah Forest Elementary's performance has declined over the past several years, with the school's ranking dropping from 237 out of 1,390 North Carolina elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 771 out of 1,505 schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students ranking higher than female students and White students ranking higher than Hispanic students. Compared to nearby schools in the Henderson County Schools district, such as Glenn C. Marlow Elementary and Hendersonville Elementary, Pisgah Forest Elementary's performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1076 Ecusta Rd
       Brevard, NC  28712-7579


(828) 877-4481

District: Transylvania County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
771st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,707 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.9%
Hispanic:
19.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pisgah Forest Elementary ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Transylvania County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (19.2%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pisgah Forest Elementary is 12.8. 2 elementary schools in the Transylvania County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pisgah Forest Elementary is $9,707, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Transylvania County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pisgah Forest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pisgah Forest Elementary 771st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Pisgah Forest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Transylvania County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Transylvania County Schools 76th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pisgah Forest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.01 97th 1276 92.4%
2007 86.14 78th 1293 94.0%
2008 83.78 139th 1324 89.5%
2009 81.06 183rd 1354 86.5%
2010 81.07 176th 1363 87.1%
2011 75.36 285th 1381 79.4%
2012 79.58 220th 1388 84.1%
2013 70.88 339th 1403 75.8%
2014 80.09 237th 1390 82.9%
2015 79.34 252nd 1440 82.5%
2016 65.76 460th 1425 67.7%
2017 57.87 613th 1429 57.1%
2018 43.02 873rd 1434 39.1%
2019 49.91 773rd 1473 47.5%
2021 41.93 846th 1489 43.2%
2022 29.47 1097th 1514 27.5%
2023 46.54 822nd 1502 45.3%
2024 48.56 771st 1505 48.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.64 288th 514 44.0%
2024 37.63 331st 533 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.86 66th 801 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.14 764th 1332 42.6%
2019 49.52 690th 1361 49.3%
2021 48.09 633rd 1329 52.4%
2022 44.89 754th 1366 44.8%
2023 59.98 490th 1437 65.9%
2024 63.98 420th 1450 71.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.98 813th 1405 42.1%
2019 41.87 877th 1424 38.4%
2021 37.59 865th 1440 39.9%
2022 27.48 1114th 1458 23.6%
2023 41.74 856th 1459 41.3%
2024 44.06 820th 1455 43.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 764th 897 14.8%
2019 61.38 231st 878 73.7%
2022 26.84 509th 634 19.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.18 915th 1413 35.2%
2019 57.67 605th 1430 57.7%
2021 45.77 752nd 1444 47.9%
2022 32.03 1031st 1464 29.6%
2023 50.11 744th 1461 49.1%
2024 51.29 724th 1464 50.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.16 666th 851 21.7%
2019 31.85 659th 865 23.8%
2021 48.83 379th 843 55.0%
2022 32.58 663rd 893 25.8%
2023 29.69 698th 915 23.7%
2024 23.71 821st 951 13.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pisgah Forest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.46 973rd 1178 17.4%
2019 30.55 926th 1183 21.7%
2021 25.73 939th 1172 19.9%
2022 17.02 1083rd 1194 9.3%
2023 34.41 850th 1183 28.1%
2024 40.12 752nd 1166 35.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Pisgah Forest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 586 37 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 628
1994 538 37 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1995 534 26 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 534 26 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 556 25 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 543 29 4 13 3 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 517 35 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 502 41 7 7 4 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 484 44 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 423 43 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 423 43 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 432 57 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 433 73 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2006 456 73 8 14 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 473 32 7 18 0 n/a n/a 43 573
2008 475 32 6 23 0 n/a n/a 39 575
2009 464 65 6 28 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2010 452 57 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2011 447 28 4 42 0 1 27 0 549
2012 429 21 4 47 1 0 25 0 527
2013 428 18 2 60 1 0 28 0 537
2014 416 18 4 57 1 0 34 0 530
2015 427 24 4 63 0 0 28 0 546
2016 429 24 3 65 0 0 34 0 555
2017 412 18 3 74 0 0 37 0 544
2018 378 21 2 71 1 0 37 0 510
2019 370 18 2 72 1 0 33 0 496
2020 334 15 2 87 1 0 53 0 492
2021 307 14 1 77 2 0 26 0 427
2022 286 12 1 85 1 0 23 0 408
2023 329 13 2 89 0 4 27 0 464

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 Pisgah Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 628 30.0 20.9 18.9
1994 586 32.0 18.3 23.4
1995 573 33.0 17.4 24.3
1996 573 33.0 17.4 24.3
1997 595 34.0 17.5 23.4
1998 592 37.0 16.0 25.8
1999 568 37.0 15.4 38.4
2000 561 24.0 23.4 33.5
2001 544 33.0 16.5 36.9
2002 487 31.0 15.7 41.5
2003 487 31.0 15.7 41.5
2004 512 32.0 16.0 43
2005 532 32.0 16.6 47.4
2006 551 33.0 16.7 n/a
2007 573 n/a n/a 49.6
2008 575 35.0 16.4 50.7
2009 565 36.0 15.7 48.5
2010 543 35.3 15.3 51.2
2011 549 35.8 15.3 53
2012 527 34.3 15.3 58.6
2013 537 34.5 15.5 61.1
2014 530 33.5 15.8 59.8
2015 546 35.0 15.6 61
2016 555 33.0 16.8 61.4
2017 544 36.4 14.9 57.7
2018 510 34.3 14.8 53.7
2019 496 34.5 14.3 51
2020 492 35.9 13.6 52.4
2021 427 35.0 12.2 50.6
2022 408 35.0 11.6 53.4
2023 464 36.1 12.8 68.5

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 Pisgah Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 628 30.0 20.9 18.9
1994 586 32.0 18.3 23.4
1995 573 33.0 17.4 24.3
1996 573 33.0 17.4 24.3
1997 595 34.0 17.5 23.4
1998 592 37.0 16.0 25.8
1999 568 37.0 15.4 38.4
2000 561 24.0 23.4 33.5
2001 544 33.0 16.5 36.9
2002 487 31.0 15.7 41.5
2003 487 31.0 15.7 41.5
2004 512 32.0 16.0 43
2005 532 32.0 16.6 47.4
2006 551 33.0 16.7 n/a
2007 573 n/a n/a 49.6
2008 575 35.0 16.4 50.7
2009 565 36.0 15.7 48.5
2010 543 35.3 15.3 51.2
2011 549 35.8 15.3 53
2012 527 34.3 15.3 58.6
2013 537 34.5 15.5 61.1
2014 530 33.5 15.8 59.8
2015 546 35.0 15.6 61
2016 555 33.0 16.8 61.4
2017 544 36.4 14.9 57.7
2018 510 34.3 14.8 53.7
2019 496 34.5 14.3 51
2020 492 35.9 13.6 52.4
2021 427 35.0 12.2 50.6
2022 408 35.0 11.6 53.4
2023 464 36.1 12.8 68.5

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 Pisgah Forest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $841 (8.7%) $8,866 (91.3%) $9,707

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pisgah Forest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 773rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 822nd of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Forest Elementary)69.660.5
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Transylvania County Schools)63.865
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Pisgah Forest Elementary)59.853.1
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Transylvania County Schools)57.849.2
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Forest Elementary)50.541.5
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Transylvania County Schools)50.754.6
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Pisgah Forest Elementary)6058.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Transylvania County Schools)60.764.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pisgah Forest Elementary)49.446.8
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Transylvania County Schools)59.352
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pisgah Forest Elementary)54.144.2
 9.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Transylvania County Schools)59.348
 11.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Pisgah Forest Elementary)69.458.4
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Transylvania County Schools)72.964.7
 8.2%
   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 Students496464
 6.5%
African American1813
 27.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic7289
 23.6%
Pacific Islander04
White370329
 11.1%
Two or More Races3327
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%68.5%
 17.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Pisgah Forest Elementary.

Students at Pisgah Forest Elementary are 71% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Pisgah Forest Elementary ranks 771st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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