- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bend, NC
Forbush Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forbush Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370504002214
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forbush Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in East Bend · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forbush Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forbush Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC.
School address
District: Yadkin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370504002214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Forbush Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370504002214 · East Bend, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 14.9:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Forbush High (787 students)
Forbush Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forbush Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forbush High
Forbush High
787 students
- Forbush Middle
Forbush Middle
598 students
- Starmount High
Starmount High
556 students
- Starmount Midd
Starmount Middle
502 students
- Yadkinville El
Yadkinville Elementary
478 students
- This school 208
Forbush Elementary
208 students
What this shows Forbush Elementary reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forbush Elementary compares
Forbush Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 62% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Forbush Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yadkin County Schools reports $12,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forbush Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forbush Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starmount High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starmount Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yadkinville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forbush Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in East Bend
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forbush Elementary
How many students attend Forbush Elementary?
Forbush Elementary has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bend, NC. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbush Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forbush Elementary?
25.2% of students at Forbush Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forbush Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forbush Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in East Bend, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forbush Elementary?
Forbush Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forbush Elementary rank among schools in East Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Forbush Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Yadkin County Schools?
Besides Forbush Elementary, Yadkin County Schools also operates Forbush High (787 students), Forbush Middle (598 students), and Starmount High (556 students). See the Yadkin County Schools district page for the complete list.