Forest View Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3007 Mount Sinai Rd, Durham, NC

West Durham Neighborhood

Durham Public Schools

5.0

4.4

691 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Neil Clay

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
49%

Reading Proficiency
45%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

49%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 51	Full Time Teachers 51
Teachers in First or Second Year 16%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

354:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.1%	Female 48.9%
Hispanic 32.9%	White 32%
Black 22.8%	Asian 6.5%
Two or more races 5.6%	Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

8/28/2025

Forest View has been a wonderful place for our family. Our children have grown both academically and socially in this welcoming, diverse community. With an active PTA, dedicated administrators, and outstanding teachers and staff, Forest View proves that—even with limited state funding—public education can thrive.

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5.0 parent

9/29/2025

We love our school! Forest View is such a welcoming and supportive school and community. I LOVE that so many countries are represented and celebrated. The teachers are engaged and motivated. The PTA and parent community is strong and works hard to support the school. We could have chosen to send our...

5.0 parent

9/15/2025

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Forest View! One of the things that stands out most is how deeply the school cares for every child. One of our children has a disability, and he has received excellent support and accommodations that has allowed him to thrive. At the same time, our other...

5.0 parent

8/28/2025

We have been at Forest View for a few years now after looking at several other options including private and charter schools in the area. We have been very happy with our experience! The staff are experienced and care deeply about the students. Our kiddos thrive here. We have a very active and engag...

5.0 parent

8/4/2024

We have had a wonderful experience thus far at Forest View! The staff members all seem to genuinely care about each child. Our daughter's primary teacher truly loved and supported her last year, and we were always impressed with how the other staff members also knew her by name and engaged with her....

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North Carolina Durham County Durham 27705 West Durham

Forest View Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Durham, NC and is served by the Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 691 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Forest View Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $495,158. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hope Creek Academy, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, Cresset Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forest View Elementary.

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