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Forest Lake Elementary

Public School Magnet

Level: 1

Grades: PK - 05

Address: 6801 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29206

Phone: (803) 782-0470

District: Richland 02

614

Total Students

#217

of 644 in 2023

Academic Performance

EZ Schoolz Rating

out of 100

State Ranking

Ranked 217 of 644 (2023)

Among schools at the same level in the state

Test Scores

SC READY

English Language Arts • Grade 5th Grade • 2023

Percent of Students Meeting Standard 64.0%

Student Body

Total Students

614

Diversity

High

Simpson index 64/100

Free / Reduced Lunch

70.4%

of student body

Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.6% (323)
White 22.6% (139)
Hispanic / Latino 16.8% (103)
Two or More Races 4.4% (27)
Asian 2.9% (18)
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5% (3)
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2% (1)

Reviews

5.0 /5

Based on 10 reviews

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Parent

August 27, 2012

"I completely agree with previous posting. Two of my children attend this school by choice within the district. The staff is amazing! The principal was "Elementary Principal of the Year" for the state in 2011. It was featured on NBC's Education Nation series two years ago because of their successes and innovations in elementary education. The children are supported and challenged. These evaluations based upon test scores alone DO NOT give an accurate picture of the school or the level of education that the kids get there."

Parent

June 29, 2014

Parent

August 25, 2017

Parent

January 21, 2020

"We are so happy to have both of our children at Forest Lake Elementary. The staff are excellent and caring, the teaching methods/subjects are very modern, and the principal is the glue that holds everything together. I can't say enough wonderful things about this school."

Parent

August 04, 2018

"Amazing school. Supportive staff and the best teachers"

Parent

September 23, 2010

"Forest Lake Elementary is a Technology Magnet School. They do a phenomenal job with their students. They are a NASA explorer school, and have won several awards and grants. Don't let the test scores be your only option when deciding which schools are "good". Students who want to be challenged have every opportunity to reach their potential at this school. My boys have had a wonderful experience here."