B
Good
74/100

Carolina Forest Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 141 Carolina Forest Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.00 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
631
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%72/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 1.00 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.72 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency53% (+11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%62%reading -1 pts, math +4 pts66th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +9 pts, math +15 pts84th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%52%reading +28 pts, math +23 pts92nd percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +5 pts, math +10 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -1 pts, math +7 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 141 Carolina Forest Boulevard
City Jacksonville
ZIP Code 28546
District 3703450
NCES School ID 370345002738
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28546

Understanding the community around Carolina Forest Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,434
Per Capita Income $28,715
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 93.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $191,500
Median Rent $1,111
Owner-Occupied 54.0%
Renter-Occupied 46.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carolina Forest Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 36.9%
Black 25.0%
Hispanic/Latino 22.4%
Two or More Races 9.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 631
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carolina Forest Elementary?
Carolina Forest Elementary has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary?
Carolina Forest Elementary has 631 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Carolina Forest Elementary serve?
Carolina Forest Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carolina Forest Elementary receive per student?
Carolina Forest Elementary receives $11,413 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carolina Forest Elementary in 28546 ▼
Avg Home Value
$269,989
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,408
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
46.0%

Other Schools in 28546

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026