- Enrollment
- 1,753
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kannapolis, NC
Forest Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370243001040
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Kannapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Kannapolis, NC.
School address
District: Kannapolis City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370243001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Forest Park Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370243001040 · Kannapolis, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: A L Brown High (1,753 students)
Forest Park Elementary grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forest Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A L Brown High
A L Brown High
1,753 students
- Kannapolis Mid
Kannapolis Middle
782 students
- Gw Carver Elem 503
Gw Carver Elementary
503 students
- Jackson Park E 476
Jackson Park Elementary
476 students
- This school 472
Forest Park Elementary
472 students
- Fred L Wilson 415
Fred L Wilson Elementary
415 students
What this shows Forest Park Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park Elementary compares
Forest Park Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,142
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 20.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Forest Park Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kannapolis City Schools reports $12,142 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A L Brown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kannapolis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gw Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred L Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Kannapolis
1 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Park Elementary
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary?
Forest Park Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kannapolis, NC. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Forest Park Elementary?
99.3% of students at Forest Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park Elementary is African American at 35.0% of enrollment, in Kannapolis, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park Elementary?
Forest Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Forest Park Elementary rank among public schools in Kannapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park Elementary ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Kannapolis, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kannapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Kannapolis City Schools?
Besides Forest Park Elementary, Kannapolis City Schools also operates A L Brown High (1,753 students), Kannapolis Middle (782 students), and Gw Carver Elementary (503 students). See the Kannapolis City Schools district page for the complete list.