Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Forest City, NC Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Forest City, NC SchoolScore™ D (55.8)
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Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Forest City, NC 28043
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (55.8)
460
Students
23.9
Teachers
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
(828)245-2161
Phone
http://fhes.rcsnc.org/
Website

Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is a public school administered by the Rutherford County Schools district in Forest City, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 460 students enrolled; a 19.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe 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
460.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 3% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.27:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 30% worse
Free Lunch %
98.3%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
370408000909
State School ID
NC-810-350
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
100 Forrest Hunt Drive
City
Forest City
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28043
County
Rutherford County
Metro Area
Forest City, NC
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3714
State Leg. Upper
37048
State Leg. Lower
37113
Latitude
35.3016
Longitude
-81.8511
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
460
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.9
Teachers FTE
📐
19.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 452 98.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Rutherford County Schools
LEAID
3704080
State LEA ID
NC-810
Phone
(828)288-2200
Website
http://www.rcsnc.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Forest City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$113,641K
Federal Revenue
$27,885K
State Revenue
$64,605K
Local Revenue
$21,151K
Total Expenditure
$116,194K
Instruction Exp.
$64,791K
Support Services
$38,184K
Other Current Exp.
$6,282K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School

1
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Forest City · High
2 mi
2
Chase Middle School
Forest City · Middle
2.2 mi
3
East Rutherford High School
Bostic · High
3.3 mi
4
Harris Elementary School
Forest City · Elementary
3.3 mi
5
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Forest City · Elementary
3.4 mi
6
Chase High School
Forest City · High
3.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School?
460 students are enrolled at Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School have?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School has 23.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1.
What grades does Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School serve?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School a charter school?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School located in?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is located in the Forest City, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School belong to?
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School is part of the Rutherford County Schools school district.
How much does Rutherford County Schools spend per student?
The Rutherford County Schools district spends approximately $252,595,652 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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