What grades does Forest Hills Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Forest Hills Elementary serves students in Walterboro, SC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Forest Hills Elementary located?

You can find Forest Hills Elementary in Walterboro, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary?

At Forest Hills Elementary, there are approximately 13.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Walterboro, SC?

Forest Hills Elementary is among the schools serving Walterboro, SC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Forest Hills Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Walterboro, South Carolina|Colleton 01

Walterboro, SC 29488

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Tue

Early Dismissal at 11:00Event

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Oct

Tue

Quarter 1 PAWS PartyEvent

Oct

Wed

Teacher WorkdayEvent

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Oct

Wed

Fall Break - No StudentsEvent

Oct

Thu

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Oct

Fri

No School for Students - Staff professional Development DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

1–5

Enrollment

463

Student:Teacher

13.6:1

Locale

Town

District

Colleton 01

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(843)782-4512

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

54 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.8:1

Near average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

498

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

91% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,940

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,288

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,200

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 43%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

31.5%

Below 150% poverty line

8.4%

Unemployment rate

15.8%

Uninsured residents

13.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

806

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

727

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

249 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

99 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

98 (13%)

Autism

75 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

67 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

472

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Early Dismissal at 11:00

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Event

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Quarter 1 PAWS Party

Event

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Teacher Workday

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Colleton 01. Forest Hills Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day! - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Early Dismissal for all studentsDistrict-wide All students are dismissed at 11:40 AM	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Federal Programs - Shoe Carnival	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00 Check the calendar for dismissal time and any affected groups.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Quarter 1 PAWS Party	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Teacher Workday Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Fall Break - No Students	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School for Students - Staff professional Development DayDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Quarter 1 Report Cards Issued Check the calendar for the report card distribution date.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	4K Students Only No School - Professional Development Day for 4K StaffDistrict-wide No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	📸 Picture Day Check the picture day notice for session times and ordering details.	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	2nd Grade Recognition Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	1st Grade - Recognition Day	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	3rd Grade - Recognition Day	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	4th Grade - Recognition Day	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	5th Grade - Recognition day	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	6th Grade - Recognition Day	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - No Students/Staff	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Quarter 2 Interim Reports Issued	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Holiday Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal at 11:00 Check the calendar for dismissal time and any affected groups.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Early Dismissal DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for any schedule changes on this day.	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills Elementary

Forest Hills Elementary has a total enrollment of 463 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Walterboro, SC.