Very Good
#345 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 29% in state
Bowen's Corner Elementary
Elementary School · Berkeley 01 · Hanahan, SC
A Berkeley 01 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1173 Williams Lane, Hanahan, SC 29461
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowen's Corner Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 58% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bowen's Corner Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanahan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,604
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Divine Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Marrington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Mount Holly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 576 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Berkeley 01
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #6 of 46
- District spending per student
- $12,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bowen's Corner Elementary is listed in Berkeley 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowen's Corner Elementary
Bowen's Corner Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanahan, SC, part of Berkeley 01, serving approximately 762 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowen's Corner Elementary
What grades does Bowen's Corner Elementary serve?
Bowen's Corner Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bowen's Corner Elementary?
Bowen's Corner Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 762 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowen's Corner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowen's Corner Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowen's Corner Elementary rank in SC?
Bowen's Corner Elementary ranks #345 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Bowen's Corner Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowen's Corner Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bowen's Corner Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowen's Corner Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Bowen's Corner Elementary a charter school?
No, Bowen's Corner Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowen's Corner Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bowen's Corner Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bowen's Corner Elementary?
36.4% of students at Bowen's Corner Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 762
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Berkeley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (843) 572-5567
- Area population (ZIP 29461)
- 42,535
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 29461; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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