School Overview
Carolina Forest Elementary, located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is a dedicated public school serving students in the Onslow County school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. By prioritizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Carolina Forest Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for its young learners, helping them build the necessary skills for long-term success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating modern instructional practices to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and foundational literacy and numeracy. Beyond the classroom, Carolina Forest Elementary often promotes a vibrant school culture through extracurricular activities and programs that focus on character building and social-emotional growth. With a focus on preparing students for their future educational transitions, the school aims to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
570
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carolina Forest Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White207
Hispanic118
Black140
Asian32
Two or More66
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    207 (36.3%)
  • Black
    140 (24.6%)
  • Hispanic
    118 (20.7%)
  • Two or More
    66 (11.6%)
  • Asian
    32 (5.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (1.2%)
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: Onslow County Schools
Phone: (910)346-1778
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/carolinaforestes
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 103
Grade 1 100
Grade 2 90
Grade 3 95
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carolina Forest Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten103
Grade 1100
Grade 290
Grade 395
Grade 489
Grade 593
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carolina Forest Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29752.1%
Male27347.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)