School Overview
Carolina Forest Elementary, located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a dedicated public school serving students in the Onslow County school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. By prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Carolina Forest Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for its young learners, helping them build the necessary skills for long-term success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating modern instructional practices to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and foundational literacy and numeracy. Beyond the classroom, Carolina Forest Elementary often promotes a vibrant school culture through extracurricular activities and programs that focus on character building and social-emotional growth. With a focus on preparing students for their future educational transitions, the school aims to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
678
Total Students
42.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Forest Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White257
Hispanic152
Black154
Asian37
Two or More71
American Indian3
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    257 (37.9 %)
  • Black
    154 (22.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    152 (22.4 %)
  • Two or More
    71 (10.5 %)
  • Asian
    37 (5.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Onslow County Schools
Phone: (910)346-1778
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/carolinaforestes
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 113
Grade 1 111
Grade 2 99
Grade 3 111
Grade 4 143
Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carolina Forest Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten113
Grade 1111
Grade 299
Grade 3111
Grade 4143
Grade 5101
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carolina Forest Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36353.5%
Male31546.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)