Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

286 Learning Parkway
Forest City, NC 28043

fcdes.rcsnc.org/

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

479

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	107
Black	143
Asian	4
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	1

White
172 (35.9 %)
Black
143 (29.9 %)
Hispanic
107 (22.3 %)
Two or More
52 (10.9 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)245-4978
Website:	http://fcdes.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 75