Pisgah Forest Elementary

School Overview
Pisgah Forest Elementary School, located in Brevard, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Transylvania County School district. Nestled near the scenic Pisgah National Forest, the school fosters a supportive, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As a public elementary school, it provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future educational success while maintaining a deep connection to the unique culture and natural surroundings of the Western North Carolina mountains.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to support student growth. Beyond core academic subjects, Pisgah Forest Elementary encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs aimed at cultivating well-rounded individuals. By focusing on individualized instruction and maintaining strong communication with the local community, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive in a global society.
464
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pisgah Forest Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White329
Hispanic89
Black13
Asian2
Two or More27
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    329 (70.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    89 (19.2 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.8 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Transylvania County Schools
Phone: (828)877-4481
Website: http://pfe.tcsnc.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 428
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 60
Grade 3 84
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pisgah Forest Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten75
Grade 178
Grade 260
Grade 384
Grade 464
Grade 575
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pisgah Forest Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23951.5%
Male22548.5%