Forbush Elementary

www.yadkin.k12.nc.us/schools/fes/fes%20new%20page.htm

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forbush Elementary School, located in East Bend, North Carolina, is a key educational institution within the Yadkin County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for its students, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood development. As part of a rural school district, it plays an integral role in the community by offering a structured learning environment that prepares students for their transition to the middle school level.

The school’s online presence highlights its commitment to maintaining clear communication with families and staff. Through its dedicated page on the Yadkin County Schools website, the institution provides resources such as faculty directories, school policies, and updates on academic programs. By integrating standard educational practices with local administrative oversight, Forbush Elementary aims to create a cohesive learning community that supports the individual growth and educational success of its student body.

208

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forbush Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
186 (89.4%)
Hispanic
14 (6.7%)
Black
4 (1.9%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Yadkin County Schools
Phone:	(336)551-1130
Website:	http://www.yadkin.k12.nc.us/schools/fes/fes%20new%20page.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 23

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 25