Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nevitt Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nevitt Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nevitt Forest Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nevitt Forest 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 Nevitt Forest Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
62%
31%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nevitt Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School is ranked #854 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Nevitt Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Nevitt Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Midway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Nevitt Forest Elementary School?
572 students attend Nevitt Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Nevitt Forest Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevitt Forest Elementary School?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nevitt Forest Elementary School offer ?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nevitt Forest Elementary School part of?
Nevitt Forest Elementary School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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