Forest Park Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083 · Kannapolis City Schools
#745 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#37792 of 50,301 nationally
About Forest Park Elementary
Forest Park Elementary is a public elementary located in Kannapolis, in the Kannapolis City Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 472 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 745th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 472.
There are 12 schools in Kannapolis; Forest Park Elementary ranks 2nd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest Park Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest Park Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Royal Oaks Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
661 students · 1.8 km away
GW Carver Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
503 students · 1.9 km away
A L Brown High
Kannapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,753 students · 2.2 km away
Concord Lake STEAM Academy
Kannapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
856 students · 2.4 km away
Jackson Park Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students · 2.7 km away
North Kannapolis Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students · 3.4 km away
Shady Brook Elementary
Kannapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students · 3.5 km away
Kannapolis Middle School 7/8
Kannapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
782 students · 3.5 km away
Kannapolis Middle School 6
Kannapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–6
358 students · 3.6 km away
Winecoff Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Pinebrook Elementary
Mocksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Charles H. Parker Academic Center
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Peachland-Polkton Elem
Peachland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
Stokesdale Elementary
Stokesdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Hendersonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Franklin Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Park Elementary a good school?
Forest Park Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 31.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #745 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest Park Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Forest Park Elementary ranks #745 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #37792 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary?
Forest Park Elementary had 472 students in 2025.
Is Forest Park Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Forest Park Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest Park Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Park Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.