FOREST ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Forest Acres Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Pickens 01 school district, located in Easley, SC with about 688 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Forest Acres Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Acres Elementary, located at 401 McAlister Road in Easley, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Pickens County. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards and integrating character-building initiatives, Forest Acres aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community among students, faculty, and local families.

In addition to its focus on classroom instruction, Forest Acres Elementary places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative school culture. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall educational experience. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact Forest Acres Elementary at (864) 397-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 McAlister Road
Easley, SC 29642
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FOREST ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Easley, SC with about 688 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Pickens 01
Total Students:
688
Teachers:
39.3
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 688 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.7%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.