FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Forest Hills Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colleton 01 school district, located in Walterboro, SC with about 663 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, Forest Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Forest Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Walterboro, South Carolina, serving the Colleton County School District. As a primary educational institution in the region, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment intended to promote both social and emotional development.
The school is committed to preparing its student body for future educational success by maintaining a structured curriculum and promoting a positive school culture. Like many institutions in the Colleton County district, Forest Hills Elementary strives to integrate community engagement with classroom instruction to meet the diverse needs of its students. By focusing on fundamental skill-building and character development, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where young learners can grow, explore, and succeed academically.
For more information, contact Forest Hills Elementary at (843) 782-4512 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-4512
FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Walterboro, SC with about 663 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colleton 01
- Total Students:
- 663
- Teachers:
- 43
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 663 students
- Black or African American
- 51.1%
- White
- 37.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.