Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beaufort 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
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 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beaufort Elementary serves the northeast part of Beaufort, SC, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.8 miles at its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beaufort Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beaufort Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaufort Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Green
School Mascot
Seagulls
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beaufort Elementary School's ranking?
Beaufort Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Beaufort Elementary School often compared to?
Beaufort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Helena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Beaufort Elementary School?
375 students attend Beaufort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Beaufort Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beaufort Elementary School?
Beaufort Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaufort Elementary School offer ?
Beaufort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beaufort Elementary School part of?
Beaufort Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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