Laurel Hill Primary serves 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Hill Primary's student population of 739 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Laurel Hill Primary is 0.34, 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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
5%
31%
White
81%
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
16%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Laurel Hill Primary often compared to?
Laurel Hill Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Pleasant Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Laurel Hill Primary?
739 students attend Laurel Hill Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Laurel Hill Primary students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Hill Primary?
Laurel Hill Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Hill Primary offer ?
Laurel Hill Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurel Hill Primary part of?
Laurel Hill Primary is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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