Serving 938 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Devon 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 23% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Devon Forest Elementary School's student population of 938 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
938 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Devon Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devon Forest Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#905 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
38%
31%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devon Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Devon Forest Elementary School is ranked #905 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Devon Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Devon Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cane Bay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Devon Forest Elementary School?
938 students attend Devon Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Devon Forest Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Devon Forest Elementary School?
Devon Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Devon Forest Elementary School offer ?
Devon Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Devon Forest Elementary School part of?
Devon Forest Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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