Serving 957 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanahan 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 39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 957 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanahan Elementary serves the southern part of Hanahan, SC, covering an area of approximately 10.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanahan Elementary School's student population of 957 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
957 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a future we dare to imagine and making a positive difference.
School Rankings
Hanahan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanahan Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#652 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanahan Elementary School's ranking?
Hanahan Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hanahan Elementary School often compared to?
Hanahan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Park Elementary School, Bowen's Corner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hanahan Elementary School?
957 students attend Hanahan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hanahan Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanahan Elementary School?
Hanahan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanahan Elementary School offer ?
Hanahan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hanahan Elementary School part of?
Hanahan Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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