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
n/a
Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 503 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 678 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 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
503 students
678 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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
75
113
Grade 1 Students
79
111
Grade 2 Students
89
99
Grade 3 Students
94
111
Grade 4 Students
83
143
Grade 5 Students
83
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
18%
23%
% White
51%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
