- Enrollment
- 2,151
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, SC
Lake Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450231000515
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Forest Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools.
- #17 of 21
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Forest Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Forest Elementary ranks #17 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC.
School address
District: Greenville 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450231000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lake Forest Elementary held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 450231000515 · Greenville, SC Other · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodmont High (2,151 students)
Lake Forest Elementary held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.4 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lake Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodmont High
Woodmont High
2,151 students
- Mauldin High
Mauldin High
2,133 students
- J. L. Mann Hig
J. L. Mann High Academy
2,013 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,894 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,846 students
- This school 829
Lake Forest Elementary
829 students
What this shows Lake Forest Elementary reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Forest Elementary compares
Lake Forest 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,375
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 829 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Lake Forest Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenville 01 reports $12,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mauldin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. L. Mann High Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cyber Academy of South Carolina
Standard public school
3,280 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Legacy Early College
Standard public school
1,592 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Cashion Elementary
Standard public school
964 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Greenbrier Elementary
Standard public school
876 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Blythe Academy
Standard public school
866 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Sterling School
Standard public school
749 students 14.4:1 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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Forest Elementary
How many students attend Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has 829 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, SC. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Forest Elementary?
100.0% of students at Lake Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Forest Elementary is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Greenville, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Forest Elementary?
Lake Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lake Forest Elementary rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Forest Elementary ranks #17 of 21 schools in Greenville, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenville 01?
Besides Lake Forest Elementary, Greenville 01 also operates Woodmont High (2,151 students), Mauldin High (2,133 students), and J. L. Mann High Academy (2,013 students). See the Greenville 01 district page for the complete list.