Hilton Head Island Elementary School

30 School Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 729 students in grades 1-5, Hilton Head Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hilton Head Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Hilton Head Island Elementary School's student population of 729 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Hilton Head Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilton Head Island Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#363 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hilton Head Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
53%
12%
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Black
9%
32%
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White
35%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Hilton Head Island Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hilton Head Island Elementary School's ranking?
Hilton Head Island Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hilton Head Island Elementary School often compared to?
Hilton Head Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Elementary School?
729 students attend Hilton Head Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hilton Head Island Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island Elementary School?
Hilton Head Island Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island Elementary School offer ?
Hilton Head Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilton Head Island Elementary School part of?
Hilton Head Island Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 729 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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