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Forest Park Elementary

1333 FOREST PARK DR, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083

About Forest Park Elementary

Forest Park Elementary School is a caring place to learn and is known as a great elementary school in North Carolina. It has about 475 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school keeps a small class size, with 13 students per teacher, so kids get plenty of help. Right now, about 35% of students are good at math and 36% are good at reading. Besides schoolwork, Forest Park Elementary focuses on being friendly, building good character, and getting parents involved. This helps kids grow up to be good people, inside and outside of the classroom. The school is in a nice area where the average house costs around $312,000. Forest Park Elementary gives families a safe, diverse, and affordable place to live and learn

Forest Park Elementary Contact Information

Address

1333 FOREST PARK DR, KANNAPOLIS, NC 28083

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Phone

(704) 932-8121

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 36%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 36% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
476
Total Students
$50540
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 198 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Forest Park Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 23.9%
Asian 1.8%
Hispanic 26.4%
Black 37.2%
Two+ Races 10.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
23.9%
Asian
1.8%
Hispanic
26.4%
Black
37.2%
Two+ Races
10.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 476
49.5%
236 Female
50.5%
240 Male

Student Population

476 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

490 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Families at Forest Park Elementary had a blast at the Boo Bash/Family Math Night on October 25, 2025. Plus, they gave a shout-out to Ms. Beaver as a Shining Star for all she does.

FAQ

Q1: What is the learning environment like at Forest Park Elementary?

A: The school cultivates a warm environment with up-to-date classrooms, technology, and staff who promise to work collaboratively with students to ensure growth.

Q2: How do teachers support student achievement?

A: Teachers employ teaching procedures based on data and individualized supports to help the child reach academic goals.

Q3: Does Forest Park Elementary offer transportation?

A: Yes, the school offers transportation services for eligible students within district limits to ensure students travel to and from school safely.

Q4: What extracurricular options are provided?

A: Students can participate in music, art, and sports clubs to be creative and work collaboratively with their peers.

Q5: What involvement do parents have in the school community?

A: Parents are engaged in school events, meetings with PTO, and other volunteer opportunities offered at the school to connect school and home.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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