Enrollment
431
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pisgah Forest Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pisgah Forest Elementary
Pisgah Forest Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Brevard, North Carolina, enrolling 431 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Pisgah Forest Elementary is leaner than roughly 87% of North Carolina schools and 24% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Brevard's public schools, it stands alongside Brevard Elementary (524 students): Pisgah Forest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12:1 vs 11.6:1).
Transylvania County Schools also operates Brevard High (799 students) and Brevard Elementary (524 students) alongside Pisgah Forest Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pisgah Forest Elementary compares
Pisgah Forest Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Transylvania County Schools, which includes Pisgah Forest Elementary.
$13,904
Per student
+16%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~431 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pisgah Forest Elementary a good school?
Pisgah Forest Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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