Forest View Elementary

www.forestview.dpsnc.net

640 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest View Elementary School, located on Mount Sinai Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a key part of the Durham Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, often engaging families through active PTA involvement and community-based programs. With a focus on modern pedagogical strategies and a dedicated teaching staff, Forest View strives to create an inviting atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By prioritizing both high achievement and a welcoming school culture, the institution remains a prominent educational pillar within the West Durham community.

640

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	231
Black	127
Asian	32
Two or More	37
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
231 (36.1 %)
White
210 (32.8 %)
Black
127 (19.8 %)
Two or More
37 (5.8 %)
Asian
32 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3932
Website:	http://www.forestview.dpsnc.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	659
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 120