Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

100 Forrest Hunt Drive
Forest City, NC 28043

fhes.rcsnc.org/

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, located in Forest City, North Carolina, is a key part of the Rutherford County Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success as they transition through their primary education years.

Beyond the classroom, Forrest W. Hunt Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community. The school maintains an active presence in Forest City, often hosting events and initiatives designed to keep parents engaged in their children’s educational journey. Through a commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, the staff strives to meet the diverse needs of their student body while maintaining the standards of the broader Rutherford County school system.

460

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	92
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	64

White
265 (57.6%)
Hispanic
92 (20.0%)
Two or More
64 (13.9%)
Black
37 (8.0%)
Asian
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:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)245-2161
Website:	http://fhes.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	452
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 66