FORESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Forestbrook Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 999 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, Forestbrook Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Forestbrook Elementary, located in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Horry County School District. As a community-focused school, it caters to students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a supportive atmosphere where educators utilize diverse instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of their student population.
Beyond its core curriculum, Forestbrook Elementary is known for its active school spirit—represented by the "Panther" mascot—and its dedication to involving families and the local community in the educational process. The facility acts as a hub for the surrounding neighborhood, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students build social skills and explore their interests. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Forestbrook Elementary at (843) 236-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 236-8100
FORESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 999 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Horry 01
- Total Students:
- 999
- Teachers:
- 60.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 999 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORESTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.