Hilton Head Island Elementary School
Hilton Head Island Elementary School serves 944 students in grades 1-5.
Hilton Head Island Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hilton Head Island Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Hilton Head Island Elementary School's student population of 944 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
Total Students | 944 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hilton Head Island Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hilton Head Island Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #388 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 49% | 9% |
Black | 9% | 34% |
White | 38% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 3% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Beaufort 01 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hilton Head Island Elementary School is Hilton Head Island High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hilton Head Island Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island High School Math: 75% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,322 student10
0.1 miles
70 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4800 0.1 9-12 1,322 - Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,003 student10
0.2 miles
55 Wilborn Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-4500 0.2 6-8 1,003 - Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts Magnet School
Math: 48% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 681 students10
0.2 miles
10 Wilborn Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 342-4380 0.2 PK-5 681 - Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 415 students
0.8 miles
165 Pembroke Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 689-0400 0.8 PK-K 415 - Bluffton Michael C. Riley Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 778 students10
7.0 miles
200 Burnt Church Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 706-8300 7 PK-5 778
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