- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brevard, NC
Pisgah Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pisgah Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370453000796
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pisgah Forest Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Brevard · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pisgah Forest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah Forest Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brevard, NC.
School address
District: Transylvania County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370453000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pisgah Forest Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370453000796 · Brevard, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brevard High (799 students)
Pisgah Forest Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pisgah Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brevard High
Brevard High
799 students
- Brevard Elemen
Brevard Elementary
524 students
- Brevard Middle
Brevard Middle
472 students
- This school
Pisgah Forest Elementary
431 students
- Rosman Element
Rosman Elementary
344 students
- Rosman High 254
Rosman High
254 students
What this shows Pisgah Forest Elementary reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pisgah Forest Elementary compares
Pisgah Forest 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$14,323
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Pisgah Forest Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Transylvania County Schools reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pisgah Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brevard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brevard Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brevard Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosman High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pisgah Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Brevard
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pisgah Forest Elementary
How many students attend Pisgah Forest Elementary?
Pisgah Forest Elementary has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brevard, NC. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pisgah Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pisgah Forest Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Pisgah Forest Elementary?
60.6% of students at Pisgah Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pisgah Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pisgah Forest Elementary is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Brevard, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pisgah Forest Elementary?
Pisgah Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pisgah Forest Elementary rank among public schools in Brevard?
By Resource Investment Index, Pisgah Forest Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brevard, 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 Brevard on the city page.
What other schools are in Transylvania County Schools?
Besides Pisgah Forest Elementary, Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard High (799 students), Brevard Elementary (524 students), and Brevard Middle (472 students). See the Transylvania County Schools district page for the complete list.