Forest Pines Drive Elementary

11455 Forest Pines Drive
Raleigh, NC 27614

forestpineses.wcpss.net/

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Pines Drive Elementary, located in the North Raleigh area, is a public school serving students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum, fostering a supportive community environment, and integrating technology into daily instruction. As part of one of the largest and most highly regarded school districts in North Carolina, Forest Pines focuses on developing the "whole child" by blending core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and social-emotional growth.

The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and a strong emphasis on parental involvement, which helps create a collaborative educational atmosphere. Its curriculum is designed to meet the state’s rigorous standards while offering various enrichment opportunities to support diverse learning styles. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Forest Pines Drive Elementary emphasizes a culture of kindness and academic excellence, serving as a pillar of the local community in the Forest Pines neighborhood.

493

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	117
Black	199
Asian	19
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
199 (40.4%)
White
125 (25.4%)
Hispanic
117 (23.7%)
Two or More
32 (6.5%)
Asian
19 (3.9%)
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:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)562-6262
Website:	http://forestpineses.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 15

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 98