North Forest Pines Elementary

11501 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614

northforestpineses.wcpss.net

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Forest Pines Elementary School, located in the North Raleigh area, is a vibrant part of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and personal growth. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of its elementary students.

Beyond academics, North Forest Pines prides itself on building a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. Through active parent involvement and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and engaged learners. With its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing campus, North Forest Pines serves as a foundational pillar for children in the Forest Pines community as they begin their educational journey.

554

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Forest Pines Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	296
Hispanic	133
Black	80
Asian	6
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
296 (53.4 %)
Hispanic
133 (24.0 %)
Black
80 (14.4 %)
Two or More
32 (5.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)570-2220
Website:	http://northforestpineses.wcpss.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 2

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 115