- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest City, NC
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370408000909
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Forest City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Forest City, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370408000909 · Forest City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 16.4:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- This school
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School compares
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Forest City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Alternative education program
82 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
How many students attend Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
98.7% of students at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Forest City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School rank among schools in Forest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Forest City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.