Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center

165 Pembroke Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center serves 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center's student population of 363 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is 0.63, 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
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State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
54%
12%
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Black
17%
32%
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White
24%
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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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 schools are Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
363 students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center part of?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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