- Enrollment
- 1,731
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilton Head Island, SC
Hilton Head Island Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hilton Head Island Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450111000943
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilton Head Island Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hilton Head Island · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilton Head Island Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hilton Head Island, SC.
School address
District: Beaufort 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450111000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Hilton Head Island Elementary held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 450111000943 · Hilton Head Island, SC Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 9.9:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: May River High (1,731 students)
Hilton Head Island Elementary held near 723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hilton Head Island 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
Hilton Head Island Elementary
702 students
What this shows Hilton Head Island Elementary reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilton Head Island Elementary compares
Hilton Head Island Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 39% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 92% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 33.0%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilton Head Island 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Head Island Elementary
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Elementary?
Hilton Head Island Elementary has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilton Head Island, SC. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Elementary is 9.9:1, which is 31% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 37% 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 Elementary?
44.9% of students at Hilton Head Island Elementary 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 Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hilton Head Island Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% 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 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilton Head Island Elementary?
Hilton Head Island Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Hilton Head Island Elementary rank among public schools in Hilton Head Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilton Head Island Elementary ranks #2 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 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.