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Forestbrook Elementary School

4000 PANTHERS PARKWAY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

Top 10% School in South Carolina

Ranked 12 of 206 in South Carolina

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About Forestbrook Elementary School

Forestbrook Elementary School is a public school in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for kids in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. There are 881 students at Forestbrook Elementary, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, which means that each student can get personalized help. The school teaches basic subjects like math, reading, writing, and science, but it also has hands-on projects and other activities to help students learn. Many of the students at this school come from different backgrounds, and many of them can get free or low-cost lunch. This information shows that the school has students from a lot of different economic backgrounds. State tests showed that 65% of Forestbrook Elementary students were good at math and 64% were good at reading and writing. This performance meets or goes above and beyond what schools in the area expect. Horry County Schools and local resources give Forestbrook Elementary money, but there isn't a lot of information about how much each student spends. The school is in a family-friendly part of Myrtle Beach, and the people who live there like it. In short, Forestbrook Elementary is a great public school choice for families in the area because it has a diverse student body, good academic results, and a supportive learning environment. Because of this, Forestbrook Elementary is in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina.

Forestbrook Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4000 PANTHERS PARKWAY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579

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Phone

(843) 236-8100

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 64% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
15
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
881
Total Students
$66986
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 12 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Forestbrook Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.5%
Asian 1.2%
Hispanic 16%
Black 5.9%
Two+ Races 6.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
69.5%
Asian
1.2%
Hispanic
16%
Black
5.9%
Two+ Races
6.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 881
46.4%
409 Female
53.6%
472 Male

Student Population

881 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

354 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Forestbrook Elementary has won state-level awards: it was a Palmetto Gold school for general performance. According to a U.S. Department of Education document, the school places strong emphasis on both academic and socio-emotional learning: “before you reach the mind, you must first touch the heart.”

FAQ

Q1. Are there clubs or activities after school at Forestbrook Elementary?

Ans. Students can join clubs that help them with schoolwork, get in shape, and be creative.

Q2. What does the school do to keep students safe on campus?

Ans. Following safety rules, having adults watch over students, and practicing safety drills on a regular basis all help make the school a safe place to be.

Q3: What kinds of help are there for students' health and well-being?

Ans. School counselors and other staff help with emotional, social, and academic issues.

Q4. Do the lessons include music and art?

Ans. Yes, the school includes music and visual arts in its balanced learning program.

Q5. How does the school keep track of how well students are doing in school?

Ans. Teachers use tests, how well students do in class, and progress checks to plan lessons.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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