Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forts Pond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forts Pond Elementary serves the southeast part of Pelion, SC, covering an area of approximately 26.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forts Pond Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Forts Pond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forts Pond Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
8%
31%
White
60%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forts Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Forts Pond Elementary School is ranked #765 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Forts Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Forts Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pelion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Forts Pond Elementary School?
478 students attend Forts Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Forts Pond Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forts Pond Elementary School?
Forts Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forts Pond Elementary School offer ?
Forts Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forts Pond Elementary School part of?
Forts Pond Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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