Laurel Hill Primary

3100 Thomas Cario Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Laurel Hill Primary serves 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Laurel Hill Primary serves the eastern part of Mount Pleasant, SC, covering an area of approximately 58.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Laurel Hill Primary's student population of 691 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
691 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Laurel Hill Primary is 0.35, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
4%
31%
White
80%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
(22-23)
8.8%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Laurel Hill Primary often compared to?
Laurel Hill Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Pleasant Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Laurel Hill Primary?
691 students attend Laurel Hill Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Laurel Hill Primary students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Hill Primary?
Laurel Hill Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Hill Primary offer ?
Laurel Hill Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Laurel Hill Primary part of?
Laurel Hill Primary is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 691 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Laurel Hill Primary serves the eastern part of Mount Pleasant, SC, covering an area of approximately 58.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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