Lake Forest Elementary School
Lake Forest Elementary School serves 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lake Forest Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lake Forest Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Lake Forest Elementary School's student population of 839 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 839 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lake Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lake Forest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #437 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 5% | 2% |
Hispanic | 30% | 9% |
Black | 21% | 34% |
White | 37% | 51% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Greenville 01 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Lake Forest Elementary School is Next High School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenville Next High School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 347 students10
0.7 miles
2000 Wade Hampton Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 214-6398 0.7 6-12 347 - Greenville Wade Hampton High School Math: 71% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,741 student10
0.8 miles
100 Pine Knoll Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-0100 0.8 9-12 1,741 - Greenville Cyber Academy Of South Carolina Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,220 student10
1.4 miles
330 Pelham Road Suite 101a
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 236-4006 1.4 K-12 1,220 - Greenville Mitchell Road Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 604 students10
1.4 miles
4124 East North Street Extensi
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 355-6700 1.4 PK-5 604 - Greenville League Academy Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 56%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 825 students10
1.6 miles
125 Twin Lake Drive
Greenville, SC 29609
(864) 355-8100 1.6 6-8 825
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