Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. Helena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: St. Helena Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Saint Helena Island, SC, covering an area of approximately 122.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being 7.2 miles, and the furthest edge located about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Helena Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Helena 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 St. Helena Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#916 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
74%
31%
White
7%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Helena Elementary School's ranking?
St. Helena Elementary School is ranked #916 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are St. Helena Elementary School often compared to?
St. Helena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beaufort Elementary School, Lady's Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. Helena Elementary School?
325 students attend St. Helena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of St. Helena Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Helena Elementary School?
St. Helena Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Helena Elementary School offer ?
St. Helena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. Helena Elementary School part of?
St. Helena Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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