Forest Park Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Kannapolis, NC Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ B (77)
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Forest Park Elementary
Kannapolis, NC 28083
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (77)
472
Students
37.0
Teachers
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
(704)932-8121
Phone
http://fpes.kcs.k12.nc.us/cms/One.aspx
Website

Forest Park Elementary is a public school administered by the Kannapolis City Schools district in Kannapolis, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 472 students enrolled; a 12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
472.0
State avg: 472.0
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.76:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
99.4%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
Forest Park Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370243001040
State School ID
NC-132-308
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1333 Forest Park Drive
City
Kannapolis
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28083
County
Cabarrus County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3706
State Leg. Upper
37034
State Leg. Lower
37083
Latitude
35.4804
Longitude
-80.6041
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
472
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 469 99.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Kannapolis City Schools
LEAID
3702430
State LEA ID
NC-132
Phone
(704)938-1131
Website
http://www.kcs.k12.nc.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Kannapolis
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,165K
Federal Revenue
$21,970K
State Revenue
$39,100K
Local Revenue
$18,095K
Total Expenditure
$71,330K
Instruction Exp.
$39,652K
Support Services
$21,502K
Other Current Exp.
$4,289K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Forest Park Elementary

1
Royal Oaks Elementary
Kannapolis · Elementary
1.1 mi
2
GW Carver Elementary
Kannapolis · Elementary
1.2 mi
3
A L Brown High
Kannapolis · High
1.4 mi
4
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Kannapolis · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
Jackson Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
North Kannapolis Elementary
Kannapolis · Elementary
2.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forest Park Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Forest Park Elementary?
472 students are enrolled at Forest Park Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Forest Park Elementary have?
Forest Park Elementary has 37.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary serve?
Forest Park Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Forest Park Elementary a charter school?
Forest Park Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Forest Park Elementary located in?
Forest Park Elementary is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Forest Park Elementary belong to?
Forest Park Elementary is part of the Kannapolis City Schools school district.
How much does Kannapolis City Schools spend per student?
The Kannapolis City Schools district spends approximately $151,122,881 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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