Forest Hill Elementary

www.burke.k12.nc.us/foresthill/

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hill Elementary School, located on Ann Street in Morganton, North Carolina, is a public institution serving the Burke County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded character. By leveraging resources from the broader Burke County school system, Forest Hill aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining close ties to the local Morganton community.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for families and staff, providing essential information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide policies. Through its various programs and community-focused initiatives, Forest Hill Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build foundational skills in core subjects, and participate in a collaborative learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of the student body.

269

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

112.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	178
Black	19
Asian	9
Two or More	10

Hispanic
178 (66.2 %)
White
53 (19.7 %)
Black
19 (7.1 %)
Two or More
10 (3.7 %)
Asian
9 (3.3 %)

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:	Burke County Schools
Phone:	(828)437-5906
Website:	http://www.burke.k12.nc.us/foresthill/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
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 17

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Hill Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Hill Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	130	48.3%
Male	139	51.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th