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Forest Hill Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Morganton, North Carolina · Burke County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students305
Student:Teacher15.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
Forest Hill
OverviewInscrizioneDemografichePerformanceAttendenzaComportamentoLa forza lavoro

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
305
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Forest Hill Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Morganton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 305 students. It is part of the Burke County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBurke County Schools
County37023
CityMorganton
ZIP28655
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370048000175

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment305
White25.6%
Hispanic / Latino57.4%
Black / African American8.2%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
25.6%
Hispanic
57.4%
Black
8.2%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
6.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)