Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center's student population of 300 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
57%
13%
Black
17%
31%
White
21%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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?
300 students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, 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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