Forest Hills Global Elementary

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/fhills/

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hills Global Elementary, located in the historic Forest Hills neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina, is a distinguished institution within the New Hanover County School system. As a magnet school with a specialized focus on global studies, the school is dedicated to preparing students for a diverse and interconnected world. The curriculum integrates international perspectives across various subjects, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to become curious, culturally aware, and socially responsible global citizens.

Beyond its academic focus, Forest Hills is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "Global" philosophy, which emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and critical thinking. The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on small-group instruction and hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. By combining traditional academic rigor with international themes and world language exposure, Forest Hills Global Elementary strives to equip its students with the foundational skills and broadened worldview necessary to succeed in a modern, globalized society.

338

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hills Global Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	78
Black	161
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Black
161 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
78 (23.1 %)
White
74 (21.9 %)
Two or More
24 (7.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)251-6190
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/fhills/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
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 40

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 64