The Port Royal School is a historic South Carolina school building. It is located at 1214 Paris Avenue in the town of Port Royal. Its original main block is a two-story Colonial Revival structure designed by Wilson and Sompayrac and built in 1911.
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Port Royal Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Port Royal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Port Royal Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Mascot
Mariners
School Rankings
Port Royal 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 Port Royal Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#486 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
38%
31%
White
28%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mariners
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Port Royal Elementary School's ranking?
Port Royal Elementary School is ranked #486 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Port Royal Elementary School often compared to?
Port Royal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mossy Oaks Elementary School, Broad River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Port Royal Elementary School?
192 students attend Port Royal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Port Royal Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Royal Elementary School?
Port Royal Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Port Royal Elementary School offer ?
Port Royal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Port Royal Elementary School part of?
Port Royal Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2014
I know you all are doing a great work here. Stopped by last year and talked to a couple teachers on the playground and told them that I had attended your school during the 1955-56 school year. Was in S.C. For a USMC reunion. They told me welcome back. It was very emotional for me. Great memories.
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