Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lady's Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 8:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lady's Island Elementary serves the northeast part of Beaufort, SC, covering an area of approximately 24.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 7.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lady's Island Elementary School's student population of 241 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
13 students
School Motto
'Proud to be a Title I School'
School Rankings
Lady's Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lady's Island Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#545 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)19.9%
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 (14-15)
6%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-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 Lady's Island Elementary School's ranking?
Lady's Island Elementary School is ranked #545 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lady's Island Elementary School often compared to?
Lady's Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coosa Elementary School, St. Helena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Lady's Island Elementary School?
241 students attend Lady's Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lady's Island Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lady's Island Elementary School?
Lady's Island Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lady's Island Elementary School offer ?
Lady's Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lady's Island Elementary School part of?
Lady's Island Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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