Forest Park Elementary

1333 Forest Park Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28083

fpes.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary, located at 1333 Forest Park Drive in Kannapolis, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kannapolis City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its primary-level students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success both inside and outside the classroom.

The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Kannapolis community. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, student support services, and community-focused initiatives, Forest Park Elementary strives to ensure that every child receives a well-rounded education. With a focus on high expectations and a nurturing atmosphere, the staff works collaboratively to create a safe space where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop a love for learning, and achieve their full potential.

472

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	147
Black	165
Asian	12
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

Black
165 (35.0%)
Hispanic
147 (31.1%)
White
96 (20.3%)
Two or More
51 (10.8%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Kannapolis City Schools
Phone:	(704)932-8121
Website:	http://fpes.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 81