Forbush Elementary School vs. Fall Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Forbush Elementary School or Fall Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forbush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Fall Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forbush Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fall Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
205 students
230 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#863 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
18
Kindergarten Students
31
36
Grade 1 Students
34
31
Grade 2 Students
35
36
Grade 3 Students
31
36
Grade 4 Students
22
45
Grade 5 Students
29
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
90%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.19
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
