Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hardeeville 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 12% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardeeville Elementary serves the southern part of the Hardeeville, SC school district, covering an area of approximately 263.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 25.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardeeville Elementary School's student population of 691 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hardeeville 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 Hardeeville Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#1095 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
25%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardeeville Elementary School's ranking?
Hardeeville Elementary School is ranked #1095 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hardeeville Elementary School often compared to?
Hardeeville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hardeeville Elementary School?
691 students attend Hardeeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hardeeville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardeeville Elementary School?
Hardeeville Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hardeeville Elementary School offer ?
Hardeeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hardeeville Elementary School part of?
Hardeeville Elementary School is part of Jasper 01 School District.
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