Nevitt Forest Elementary School

1401 Bolt Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nevitt Forest 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 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nevitt Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Nevitt Forest Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Nevitt Forest 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 Nevitt Forest Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#754 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40%
43%
34%
52%
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
62%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevitt Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Nevitt Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Nevitt Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway 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 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Nevitt Forest Elementary School?
572 students attend Nevitt Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nevitt Forest Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nevitt Forest Elementary School?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nevitt Forest Elementary School offer ?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nevitt Forest Elementary School part of?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School is part of Anderson 05 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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