Bluffton Elementary School

160 H.e. Mccracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bluffton 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 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bluffton Elementary School's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
697 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Bluffton 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 Bluffton Elementary School is 0.66, 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)
#415 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
39%
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46%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
39%
12%
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Black
10%
32%
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White
43%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Bluffton Elementary School's ranking?
Bluffton Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Bluffton Elementary School often compared to?
Bluffton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Cedar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary School?
697 students attend Bluffton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bluffton Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffton Elementary School?
Bluffton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffton Elementary School offer ?
Bluffton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluffton Elementary School part of?
Bluffton Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 697 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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