- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaufort, SC
Beaufort Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beaufort Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450111000135
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaufort Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaufort Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Beaufort Elementary grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 450111000135 · Beaufort, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Beaufort Elementary grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beaufort Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- May River High
May River High
1,731 students
- Bluffton High
Bluffton High
1,375 students
- Hilton Head Is
Hilton Head Island High
1,265 students
- River Ridge Ac
River Ridge Academy
1,134 students
- Beaufort High
Beaufort High
1,104 students
- This school 375
Beaufort Elementary
375 students
What this shows Beaufort Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaufort Elementary compares
Beaufort Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Beaufort Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort 01 reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaufort Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaufort Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Beaufort
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridges Preparatory School
Standard public school
1,472 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Robert Smalls International Academy
Standard public school
785 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Broad River Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Coosa Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Lowcountry Montessori School
Standard public school
408 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort Elementary
How many students attend Beaufort Elementary?
Beaufort Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaufort, SC. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Elementary is 8:1, which is 44% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaufort Elementary?
100.0% of students at Beaufort Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaufort Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beaufort Elementary is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Beaufort, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaufort Elementary?
Beaufort Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beaufort Elementary rank among schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Elementary ranks #2 of 9 schools in Beaufort, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaufort on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Beaufort Elementary, Beaufort 01 also operates May River High (1,731 students), Bluffton High (1,375 students), and Hilton Head Island High (1,265 students). See the Beaufort 01 district page for the complete list.