- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knightdale, NC
Forestville Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forestville Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472002742
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forestville Road Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Knightdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Forestville Road Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forestville Road Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Knightdale, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Forestville Road Elementary grew from 494 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 370472002742 · Knightdale, NC Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 13.3:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Forestville Road Elementary grew from 494 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forestville Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 570
Forestville Road Elementary
570 students
What this shows Forestville Road Elementary reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forestville Road Elementary compares
Forestville Road 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,691
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 37.2%
White 13.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Forestville Road Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forestville Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forestville Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Knightdale
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forestville Road Elementary
How many students attend Forestville Road Elementary?
Forestville Road Elementary has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knightdale, NC. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forestville Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forestville Road Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Forestville Road Elementary?
71.3% of students at Forestville Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forestville Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forestville Road Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in Knightdale, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forestville Road Elementary?
Forestville Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Forestville Road Elementary rank among schools in Knightdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Forestville Road Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Knightdale, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Knightdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Forestville Road Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.