Serving 1,189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carolina Forest Elementary School's student population of 1,189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carolina Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carolina Forest Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
12%
32%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carolina Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Carolina Forest Elementary School is ranked #283 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Carolina Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Carolina Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary School?
1,189 students attend Carolina Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Carolina Forest Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carolina Forest Elementary School?
Carolina Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carolina Forest Elementary School offer ?
Carolina Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Carolina Forest Elementary School part of?
Carolina Forest Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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