Beaufort Elementary School

1800 Prince Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beaufort Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50% in SC
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beaufort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Beaufort Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Beaufort Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beaufort Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (SC)
#526 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Beaufort Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Beaufort Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beaufort Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Beaufort Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beaufort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beaufort Elementary School's ranking?
Beaufort Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Beaufort Elementary School often compared to?
Beaufort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Helena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Beaufort Elementary School?
376 students attend Beaufort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Beaufort Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaufort Elementary School?
Beaufort Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beaufort Elementary School offer ?
Beaufort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beaufort Elementary School part of?
Beaufort Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   11/25/2013
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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