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#1361 of 2,648 schools in NC
Carolina Forest Elementary
Elementary School · Onslow County Schools · Jacksonville, NC
An Onslow County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
141 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28546
- Math 68% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carolina Forest Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carolina Forest Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,552
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Commons ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| LwcsPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–11 | 2.5 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Grace Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–11 | 2.5 mi | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Onslow County Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #19 of 39
- District spending per student
- $11,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carolina Forest Elementary is listed in Onslow County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carolina Forest Elementary
Carolina Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, NC, part of Onslow County Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,361 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carolina Forest Elementary
What grades does Carolina Forest Elementary serve?
Carolina Forest Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary?
Carolina Forest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Forest Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carolina Forest Elementary rank in NC?
Carolina Forest Elementary ranks #1,361 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Carolina Forest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carolina Forest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carolina Forest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carolina Forest Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carolina Forest Elementary a charter school?
No, Carolina Forest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carolina Forest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carolina Forest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carolina Forest Elementary?
49.4% of students at Carolina Forest Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Onslow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (910) 346-1778
- Area population (ZIP 28546)
- 48,122
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 28.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28546; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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