Port Royal Elementary School

1214 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Royal 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Port Royal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Port Royal Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Port Royal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Port Royal Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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)
#766 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
39%
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30-34%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
12%
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Black
39%
32%
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White
29%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Port Royal 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
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
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 Port Royal Elementary School's ranking?
Port Royal Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Port Royal Elementary School often compared to?
Port Royal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad River Elementary School, Mossy Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Port Royal Elementary School?
168 students attend Port Royal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Port Royal Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Port Royal Elementary School?
Port Royal Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Royal Elementary School offer ?
Port Royal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Port Royal Elementary School part of?
Port Royal Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2014
I know you all are doing a great work here. Stopped by last year and talked to a couple teachers on the playground and told them that I had attended your school during the 1955-56 school year. Was in S.C. For a USMC reunion. They told me welcome back. It was very emotional for me. Great memories.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - swgat

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 168 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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