- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Easley, SC
Forest Acres Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Forest Acres Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450333000886
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Acres Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Easley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Acres Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Acres Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Easley, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333000886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Forest Acres Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 450333000886 · Easley, SC Other · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Forest Acres Elementary held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Forest Acres Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- This school 677
Forest Acres Elementary
677 students
What this shows Forest Acres Elementary reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Acres Elementary compares
Forest Acres Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 29% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 7.1%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Forest Acres Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Acres Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Acres Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Easley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Concrete Primary
Standard public school
765 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
West End Elementary
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
East End Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Dacusville Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Hunt Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Crosswell Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Acres Elementary
How many students attend Forest Acres Elementary?
Forest Acres Elementary has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Easley, SC. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Acres Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Acres Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Acres Elementary?
52.7% of students at Forest Acres Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Acres Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Forest Acres Elementary is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Easley, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Acres Elementary?
Forest Acres Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Forest Acres Elementary rank among schools in Easley?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Acres Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Easley, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Easley on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Forest Acres Elementary, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.