Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Summary:

Forest Pines Drive Elementary is a public elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wake County Schools district. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance, particularly for certain subgroups, lags behind many of its nearby counterparts.

Forest Pines Drive Elementary's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the Wake County Schools and North Carolina state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 60.5%, compared to 69.3% for Wake County and 62.7% for the state. The school's performance is especially low for 5th-grade reading, where only 45.7% of students were proficient or better, compared to 61.8% for Wake County and 50.3% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for Hispanic students but significantly lower performance for African American and male students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Nearby schools, such as Abbotts Creek Elementary and Richland Creek Elementary, consistently outperform Forest Pines Drive Elementary in academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. For example, Abbotts Creek Elementary's 5th-grade math proficiency rate was 87.6% in 2023-2024, compared to 64.8% for Forest Pines Drive Elementary. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is often a proxy for socioeconomic status. While Forest Pines Drive Elementary has a strong gifted and talented program, addressing the needs of its diverse student population and implementing targeted interventions may be key to improving the school's overall performance and outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11455 Forest Pines Drive
       Raleigh, NC  27614


(919) 562-6262

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
698th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,477 Help


Students who attend Forest Pines Drive Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wake Forest Middle School
High:    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.7%
African American:
32.0%
Hispanic:
23.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Pines Drive Elementary ranks better than 53.6% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 76th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Forest Pines Drive Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.7%), African American (32%), Hispanic (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Pines Drive Elementary is 13.7. 75 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Pines Drive Elementary is $9,477. 81 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Pines Drive Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Pines Drive Elementary 698th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Forest Pines Drive Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Pines Drive Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.85 749th 1276 41.3%
2007 54.08 665th 1293 48.6%
2008 76.92 242nd 1324 81.7%
2009 69.15 418th 1354 69.1%
2010 47.96 806th 1363 40.9%
2011 56.47 675th 1381 51.1%
2012 68.85 430th 1388 69.0%
2013 69.82 362nd 1403 74.2%
2014 73.39 333rd 1390 76.0%
2015 69.15 432nd 1440 70.0%
2016 68.47 426th 1425 70.1%
2017 66.20 473rd 1429 66.9%
2018 50.03 746th 1434 48.0%
2019 55.37 668th 1473 54.7%
2021 51.83 691st 1489 53.6%
2022 42.95 863rd 1514 43.0%
2023 65.11 497th 1502 66.9%
2024 53.07 698th 1505 53.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.06 233rd 421 44.7%
2019 34.36 355th 497 28.6%
2022 28.50 389th 485 19.8%
2023 73.84 75th 514 85.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 972nd 1332 27.0%
2019 39.12 890th 1361 34.6%
2021 44.26 704th 1329 47.0%
2022 36.16 912th 1366 33.2%
2023 60.84 477th 1437 66.8%
2024 45.63 807th 1450 44.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 843rd 1405 40.0%
2019 54.30 670th 1424 52.9%
2021 54.92 608th 1440 57.8%
2022 50.53 705th 1458 51.6%
2023 74.91 296th 1459 79.7%
2024 69.90 369th 1455 74.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.45 302nd 897 66.3%
2019 41.57 499th 878 43.2%
2022 48.96 258th 634 59.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.32 118th 612 80.7%
2021 24.15 448th 494 9.3%
2023 59.93 281st 582 51.7%
2024 70.35 49th 669 92.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 637th 1413 54.9%
2019 55.76 644th 1430 55.0%
2021 46.72 738th 1444 48.9%
2022 35.59 968th 1464 33.9%
2023 54.31 657th 1461 55.0%
2024 37.04 952nd 1464 35.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.75 601st 927 35.2%
2019 59.59 313th 949 67.0%
2021 58.31 259th 896 71.1%
2022 41.28 531st 927 42.7%
2023 46.77 477th 933 48.9%
2024 37.65 611th 924 33.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 374th 851 56.1%
2019 44.67 493rd 865 43.0%
2021 47.35 395th 843 53.1%
2022 28.29 727th 893 18.6%
2023 67.31 214th 915 76.6%
2024 69.96 203rd 951 78.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.13 404th 1178 65.7%
2019 68.48 339th 1183 71.3%
2021 58.92 452nd 1172 61.4%
2022 51.18 600th 1194 49.7%
2023 75.50 244th 1183 79.4%
2024 55.60 515th 1166 55.8%
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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Open Quote I've had one child go K-5, and two who are currently enrolled in this school. Overall, I think it's pretty good. The basic academics are sound, and we've never had a bad teacher. Some have been truly outstanding, including my son's current kindergarten teacher. All except one teacher, and this is my 7th year of having kids in this school, have been extremely responsive to e-mail inquiries. They seem to be very willing to go the extra mile.

Discipline does not seem to be a problem it is quiet and orderly in the hallways classrooms are louder but still under control. The building itself is fairly new (2008?) and very clean and appears to be well maintained. All classrooms have windows with natural lighting.

Administration is responsive to concerns. Excellent instruction differentiation for English Language Arts.

Cons: one-size-fits-all for math instruction. After 3rd grade, large (approaching 30) class sizes. No foreign language, tech/computer education, or band. No gifted services until 3rd/4th even though technically it's supposed to be available beginning in K. Limited extra-curriculars. They did just start a 4th/5th grade choir, and 3-5th grade girls have option of participating in a running program. That's about it.

Up until a few years ago, this was a Title 1 school due to of low income families. It no longer qualifies for the extra funding, but still has a fairly large low income population, based upon free/reduced lunch participation. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Pines Drive Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 123 96 10 49 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 328 107 15 58 0 n/a n/a 25 533
2008 541 123 27 89 0 n/a n/a 30 810
2009 461 141 28 81 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2010 442 190 40 98 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2011 397 151 37 139 2 0 29 0 755
2012 367 134 32 83 4 0 33 0 653
2013 382 139 27 90 3 0 29 0 670
2014 381 162 34 118 2 0 26 0 723
2015 331 171 31 118 4 0 17 0 672
2016 330 156 27 106 7 1 12 0 639
2017 295 154 30 122 6 1 17 0 625
2018 285 171 17 138 5 1 26 0 643
2019 247 221 29 135 1 2 27 0 662
2020 254 216 29 137 1 2 36 0 675
2021 218 188 23 132 0 1 43 0 605
2022 201 187 22 133 0 1 45 0 589
2023 174 165 21 119 1 0 36 0 516

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 Pines Drive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 280 25.0 11.2 46.8
2007 533 n/a n/a 29.3
2008 810 45.4 17.8 n/a
2009 711 45.4 15.7 n/a
2010 770 46.7 16.4 32.6
2011 755 44.0 17.1 33.6
2012 653 37.7 17.3 29.7
2013 670 41.2 16.2 32.2
2014 723 46.1 15.6 32.8
2015 672 46.0 14.6 39.7
2016 639 41.0 15.5 38.7
2017 625 37.7 16.5 40.6
2018 643 40.3 15.9 42.6
2019 662 42.7 15.4 46.7
2020 675 44.6 15.1 42.2
2021 605 44.0 13.7 42.8
2022 589 43.5 13.5 39.4
2023 516 37.5 13.7 56.2

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 Pines Drive Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 280 25.0 11.2 46.8
2007 533 n/a n/a 29.3
2008 810 45.4 17.8 n/a
2009 711 45.4 15.7 n/a
2010 770 46.7 16.4 32.6
2011 755 44.0 17.1 33.6
2012 653 37.7 17.3 29.7
2013 670 41.2 16.2 32.2
2014 723 46.1 15.6 32.8
2015 672 46.0 14.6 39.7
2016 639 41.0 15.5 38.7
2017 625 37.7 16.5 40.6
2018 643 40.3 15.9 42.6
2019 662 42.7 15.4 46.7
2020 675 44.6 15.1 42.2
2021 605 44.0 13.7 42.8
2022 589 43.5 13.5 39.4
2023 516 37.5 13.7 56.2

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 Forest Pines Drive Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $757 (8.0%) $8,720 (92.0%) $9,477

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Pines Drive 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 668th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 497th of 1502 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)66.362.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)58.750.5
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)62.570.5
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)57.560.3
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)68.257.8
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)50.951.1
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Forest Pines Drive Elementary)68.278.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   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 Students662516
 22.1%
African American221165
 25.3%
American Indian11
Asian2921
 27.6%
Hispanic135119
 11.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White247174
 29.6%
Two or More Races2736
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%56.2%
 9.5%


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Forest Pines Drive Elementary ranks 698th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Forest Pines Drive Elementary are 34% White, 32% African American, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Forest Pines Drive Elementary.


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