Harbor View Elementary School

1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harbor View Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Harbor View Elementary School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Harbor View Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor View Elementary School is 0.36, 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)
#147 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
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65%
39%
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63%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
12%
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Black
11%
32%
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White
79%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
This chart display the diversity score of Harbor View 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
21%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Harbor View Elementary School's ranking?
Harbor View Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Harbor View Elementary School often compared to?
Harbor View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stiles Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Harbor View Elementary School?
629 students attend Harbor View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Harbor View Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harbor View Elementary School?
Harbor View Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harbor View Elementary School offer ?
Harbor View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor View Elementary School part of?
Harbor View Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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