Forts Pond Elementary

7350 Fish Hatchery Road
Pelion, SC 29123

468 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forts Pond Elementary School, located on Fish Hatchery Road in Pelion, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in Lexington School District One. As part of a district known for its emphasis on academic rigor and community involvement, the school focuses on creating a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves the rural Pelion community, acting as a foundational institution that prioritizes early childhood development and the establishment of strong academic habits for students in their primary years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development within a tight-knit community setting. Like many schools in the Lexington One district, Forts Pond emphasizes the integration of modern technology in the classroom, a collaborative culture among faculty, and an active partnership with parents to ensure student success. By providing a blend of traditional instruction and enriched learning experiences, Forts Pond Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition into middle school and beyond.

468

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forts Pond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	86
Black	31
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
311 (66.5 %)
Hispanic
86 (18.4 %)
Two or More
38 (8.1 %)
Black
31 (6.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Lexington 01
Phone:	(803)821-2500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 3

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 94