FOREST CITY-DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rutherford County Schools school district, located in Forest City, NC with about 450 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is a public school located in Forest City, North Carolina, serving students in the Rutherford County School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education in a supportive, community-centered environment. By emphasizing core academic skills and fostering a positive school climate, the institution aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
The school’s website and local presence highlight a commitment to the "Rutherford County Schools" mission, which focuses on student achievement, engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. As a neighborhood school, Forest City-Dunbar plays a key role in the local community, often hosting school-wide initiatives and programs designed to involve parents and stakeholders in the educational process. For families interested in current events, curriculum updates, or faculty contact information, the school maintains an active web portal that serves as the primary hub for administrative communication.
For more information, contact Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School at (828) 245-4978 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Forest City, NC 28043-3427
(828) 245-4978
http://fcdes.rcsnc.org/
FOREST CITY-DUNBAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Forest City, NC with about 450 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rutherford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 450
- Teachers:
- 34.72
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 450 students
- White
- 34.4%
- Black or African American
- 33.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.2%
- Two or more races
- 12.4%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.