Carolina Forest Elementary

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Myrtle Beach, SC Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC SchoolScore™ B (74.6)
  • 1,336 Students
  • 87.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (843)236-0001 Phone
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Carolina Forest Elementary
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.6)
1,336
Students
87.0
Teachers
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
(843)236-0001
Phone

Carolina Forest Elementary is a public school administered by the Horry 01 district in Myrtle Beach, SOUTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 1,336 students enrolled; a 15.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs South Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
1,336.0
State avg: 532.0
▲ 151% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.36:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 15% worse
School Details
School Name
Carolina Forest Elementary
NCESSCH ID
450249000191
State School ID
SC-2601-049
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
285 Carolina Forest Boulevard
City
Myrtle Beach
State
South Carolina
ZIP Code
29579
County
Horry County
Metro Area
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
4507
State Leg. Upper
45028
State Leg. Lower
45056
Latitude
33.76264
Longitude
-78.95482
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
1,336
Total Students
👩‍🏫
87.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
87.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)87.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 0 0%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Horry 01
LEAID
4502490
State LEA ID
SC-2601
Phone
(843)488-6700
Website
http://www.horrycountyschools.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Conway
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$858,568K
Federal Revenue
$127,056K
State Revenue
$315,200K
Local Revenue
$416,312K
Total Expenditure
$778,078K
Instruction Exp.
$378,087K
Support Services
$221,326K
Other Current Exp.
$26,752K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Carolina Forest Elementary

1
Carolina Forest High
Myrtle Beach · High
1.4 mi
2
Ten Oaks Middle
Myrtle Beach · Middle
3.1 mi
3
Forestbrook Middle
Myrtle Beach · Middle
3.4 mi
4
River Oaks Elementary
Myrtle Beach · Elementary
3.5 mi
5
HCS Early College High
Conway · High
3.6 mi
6
Bridgewater Academy Charter
Myrtle Beach · Elementary
3.6 mi
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Similar Schools

Public elementary in South Carolina with similar enrollment to Carolina Forest Elementary

Woodland Elementary
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1,293
Students
17:1
Ratio
–
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1,275
Students
14.59:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
River Oaks Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, SC
1,426
Students
15.5:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Muller Road Middle
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1,242
Students
15.31:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Whitesville Elementary
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1,239
Students
16.74:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Summit Parkway Middle
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1,229
Students
14.56:1
Ratio
–
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Ocean Bay Elementary
Horry 01
Myrtle Beach, SC
1,181
Students
17.12:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Orange Grove Charter School
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carolina Forest Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Carolina Forest Elementary?
1,336 students are enrolled at Carolina Forest Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Carolina Forest Elementary have?
Carolina Forest Elementary has 87.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Carolina Forest Elementary serve?
Carolina Forest Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Carolina Forest Elementary a charter school?
Carolina Forest Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Carolina Forest Elementary located in?
Carolina Forest Elementary is located in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Carolina Forest Elementary belong to?
Carolina Forest Elementary is part of the Horry 01 school district.
How much does Horry 01 spend per student?
The Horry 01 district spends approximately $582,393,713 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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