Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fairforest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 739 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in SC
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Fairforest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairforest Elementary School is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Fairforest Elementary School?
739 students attend Fairforest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fairforest Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairforest Elementary School?
Fairforest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairforest Elementary School offer ?
Fairforest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairforest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 739 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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