Forest Acres Elementary

710 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

710

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Acres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	511
Hispanic	57
Black	59
Asian	16
Two or More	67

White
511 (72.0 %)
Two or More
67 (9.4 %)
Black
59 (8.3 %)
Hispanic
57 (8.0 %)
Asian
16 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pickens 01
Phone:	(864)397-1800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	710
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 120

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 121