Devon Forest Elementary

1127 Dorothy Street
Goose Creek, SC 29455

970 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Devon Forest Elementary School, located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, is a key part of the Berkeley County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Devon Forest is known for its sense of community and commitment to student success. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and local stakeholders to provide various extracurricular opportunities and resources that enrich the educational experience. By cultivating a welcoming atmosphere, the staff strives to ensure that every student feels valued, motivated, and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

970

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Devon Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	251
Black	356
Asian	2
Two or More	90
Pacific Islander	1

Black
356 (36.7 %)
White
270 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
251 (25.9 %)
Two or More
90 (9.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Berkeley 01
Phone:	(843)820-3880
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 80

Kindergarten 138

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 144

Grade 5 163