Serving 923 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanahan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanahan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hanahan Elementary School's student population of 923 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanahan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanahan Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#655 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
31%
13%
Black
20%
31%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanahan Elementary School's ranking?
Hanahan Elementary School is ranked #655 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hanahan Elementary School often compared to?
Hanahan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like College Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hanahan Elementary School?
923 students attend Hanahan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hanahan Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanahan Elementary School?
Hanahan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanahan Elementary School offer ?
Hanahan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanahan Elementary School part of?
Hanahan Elementary School is part of Berkeley 01 School District.
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