Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunley Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunley Park Elementary serves the northwest area of Charleston Afb, SC, covering approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunley Park Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hunley Park 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 Hunley Park Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#635 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)26.3%
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 (15-16)
8%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-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 Hunley Park Elementary School's ranking?
Hunley Park Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hunley Park Elementary School often compared to?
Hunley Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lambs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hunley Park Elementary School?
487 students attend Hunley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hunley Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunley Park Elementary School?
Hunley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunley Park Elementary School offer ?
Hunley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hunley Park Elementary School part of?
Hunley Park Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
In what neighborhood is Hunley Park Elementary School located?
Hunley Park Elementary School is located in the Joint Base Charleston neighborhood of Charleston Afb, SC.
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