Lake Forest Elementary

16 Berkshire Avenue
Greenville, SC 29615

829 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lake Forest Elementary, located on Berkshire Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina, is a key part of the Greenville County School District. The school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged students, focusing on providing a foundational education that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its learners. As a neighborhood school, it is highly valued for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Lake Forest Elementary emphasizes the integration of modern educational practices and technology to prepare students for future success. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families, utilizing various parent-teacher initiatives and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive culture that celebrates student achievement and promotes lifelong learning within the Greenville community.

829

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	289
Black	143
Asian	40
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
302 (36.5%)
Hispanic
289 (34.9%)
Black
143 (17.3%)
Two or More
48 (5.8%)
Asian
40 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Greenville 01
Phone:	(864)355-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 41

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 157

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Forest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	124
Grade 1	127
Grade 2	157
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Forest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	451	54.4%
Male	376	45.4%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)