- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450111000941
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hilton Head Island · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hilton Head Island, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 450111000941 · Hilton Head Island, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 9.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center 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 301
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
301 students
What this shows Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center compares
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 70% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 22.6%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Beaufort 01 reports $17,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluffton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilton Head Island High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Ridge Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beaufort High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center'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 Hilton Head Island
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilton Head Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is 9.4:1, which is 34% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 40% 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 Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
22.0% of students at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Hilton Head Island, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Hilton Head Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hilton Head Island, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hilton Head Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort 01?
Besides Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center, 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.