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Hilton Head Island Elementary

30 School Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926Beaufort 01 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–05Non-Charter
709
Students
Total enrolled
$22,414
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 56% vs nat'l
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 35% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 709 students in grades 01–05 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
56% above average funding
District spends $22,414 per pupil, 56% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hilton Head Island Elementary is a large elementary in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, serving grades 01–05 with 709 students. The district invests $22,414 per student — 56% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Hilton Head Island Elementary

709
Total Students
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
56%
Free Lunch
71
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution367 male · 342 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility56%
National avg 52% · 396 students
Student Composition
34%
53%
9%
Asian1%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino53%
Black9%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 450111000943

Academic Outcomes at Hilton Head Island Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 29926

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,414Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,414
State avg
$17,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,862
Student Support$4,259
Administration$2,690
Operations$3,362
Other$2,241
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,414 spent per student, an estimated $9,929 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
56%
State government
30.2%
Local (property tax)
56.5%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,414/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
River Ridge AcademyPritchardville ElementaryMichael C. Riley ElementaryRiverview Charter School
+14 more
↓
Middle
H. E. McCracken MiddleBluffton MiddleHilton Head Island MiddleLady's Island Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
May River HighBluffton HighHilton Head Island HighBeaufort High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 05
Location—
CountyBeaufort County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBeaufort 01 →
Phone: (843)342-4100
NCES ID: 450111000943
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hilton Head Island seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Beaufort 01
High
May River High
1,601 students · 09–12
● 26 opp26% FRL
High
Bluffton High
1,350 students · 09–12
● 26 opp38% FRL
High
Hilton Head Island High
1,345 students · 09–12
● 49 opp40% FRL
High
Beaufort High
1,191 students · 09–12
● 41 opp49% FRL
Elem
River Ridge Academy
1,120 students · PK–08
● 26 opp21% FRL
Elem
Pritchardville Elementary
1,005 students · PK–05
● 26 opp23% FRL
Mid
H. E. McCracken Middle
889 students · 06–08
● 26 opp34% FRL
Mid
Bluffton Middle
872 students · 06–08
● 26 opp45% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
30 School Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.