Very Good
#408 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 35% in state
Fork Shoals School
Elementary School · Greenville 01 · Pelzer, SC
A Greenville 01 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
916 McKelvey Road, Pelzer, SC 29669
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fork Shoals School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fork Shoals School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,603
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Woodside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 1,051 | Compare → |
| Augusta Circle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 576 | Compare → |
| Monarch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 882 | Compare → |
| Sterling SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 713 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greenville 01
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #38 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fork Shoals School is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fork Shoals School
Fork Shoals School is a public elementary school in Pelzer, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 776 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fork Shoals School
What grades does Fork Shoals School serve?
Fork Shoals School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fork Shoals School?
Fork Shoals School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fork Shoals School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fork Shoals School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fork Shoals School rank in SC?
Fork Shoals School ranks #408 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Fork Shoals School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fork Shoals School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fork Shoals School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fork Shoals School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fork Shoals School a charter school?
No, Fork Shoals School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fork Shoals School a Title I school?
No, Fork Shoals School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fork Shoals School?
51.7% of students at Fork Shoals School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (864) 355-5000
- Area population (ZIP 29669)
- 14,712
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29669; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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