FORBUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Forbush Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Yadkin County Schools school district, located in East Bend, NC with about 260 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Forbush Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Forbush Elementary School, located in East Bend, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Yadkin County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for its students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood development. As part of a rural school district, it plays an integral role in the community by offering a structured learning environment that prepares students for their transition to the middle school level.
The school’s online presence highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and staff. Through its dedicated page on the Yadkin County Schools website, the institution provides resources such as faculty directories, school policies, and updates on academic programs. By integrating standard educational practices with local administrative oversight, Forbush Elementary aims to create a cohesive learning community that supports the individual growth and educational success of its student body.
For more information, contact Forbush Elementary at (336) 699-8447 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
East Bend, NC 27018-9647
(336) 699-8447
FORBUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in East Bend, NC with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Yadkin County Schools
- Total Students:
- 260
- Teachers:
- 16.4
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 260 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORBUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.