Carolina Forest Elementary School
285 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 | (843) 236-0001
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 968
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 968 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 49th out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2004
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 285 Carolina Forest Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
- Principal or Admin: Melissa Spearman
- Fax: (843) 236-0152
- Website: www.hcs.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Horry County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,604
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 37,790
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 968
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 490 (50.6%)
- Females: 457 (47.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 94 (9.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 380 (39.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 474 (49.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 14 | 1.4% |
Black | 105 | 10.8% |
Asian | 33 | 3.4% |
Hispanic | 85 | 8.8% |
White | 710 | 73.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 53 | 5.5% |
Kindergarten | 144 | 14.9% |
1st Grade | 151 | 15.6% |
2nd Grade | 147 | 15.2% |
3rd Grade | 161 | 16.6% |
4th Grade | 159 | 16.4% |
5th Grade | 153 | 15.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 54%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:46%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $43,557
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
Salary | Percent | |
---|---|---|
1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $27,529 | 29% |
More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,836 | 71% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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