Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center

165 Pembroke Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center's student population of 327 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is 0.58, 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.
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State Level (SC)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
60%
14%
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Black
12%
31%
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White
23%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center 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
54%
67%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Hilton Head Island School For The Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
327 students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center part of?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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