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Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

Forest City, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Rutherford County Schools

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About Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

Located in Forest City, North Carolina, Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 459 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 18.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (24.9 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Rutherford County. There are 9 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 18 schools in Rutherford County Schools.

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School facts

Address286 Learning Parkway, Forest City, NC 28043
Phone(828) 245-4978
School districtRutherford County Schools
GradesPreK to 5
Students (2024-25)459
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)24.9
Students per teacher18.4
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Town, distant, Rutherford County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370408001639). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Faith AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 8 to 9Forest City · 0.5 miRutherford Opportunity CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Forest City · 1.5 miRutherford Early College High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 13Spindale, NC · 2.4 miEast Rutherford Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bostic, NC · 2.6 miWord of Faith Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Spindale, NC · 2.7 miEast Rutherford High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bostic, NC · 3.2 miForrest W. Hunt Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Forest City · 3.4 miSpindale Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Spindale, NC · 3.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School serve?

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School reported 459 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?

About 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 459 students and 24.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School a public or charter school?

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School in?

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is part of Rutherford County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/rutherford-county-schools/

Where is Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School located?

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School is at 286 Learning Parkway, Forest City, NC 28043. The phone number is (828) 245-4978.

How many other schools are near Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School?

There are 9 other schools within 5 miles of Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School in our directory.

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