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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hilton Head Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#518 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
53%
12%
Black
9%
32%
White
35%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #518 out of 1,154 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% 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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