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#531 of 1,176 schools in SC

Top 45% in state

Broad River Elementary

Elementary School · Beaufort 01 · Beaufort, SC

A Beaufort 01 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

474 Broad River Road, Beaufort, SC 29906

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$17,232
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Broad River Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Broad River 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,276/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaufort), 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

$61,350

Median home value

$236,900

Median rent

$1,377/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

48.2%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Robert Smalls Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–81.1 mi729Compare →
Beaufort Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3privatePK–101.5 mi35Compare →
Riverview Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–82.6 mi698Compare →
Joseph S. Shanklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–53.2 mi427Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Beaufort 01

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#20 of 32
District spending per student
$17,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Broad River Elementary is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Broad River Elementary

Broad River Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaufort, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Broad River Elementary

What grades does Broad River Elementary serve?

Broad River Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Broad River Elementary?

Broad River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad River Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Broad River Elementary is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Broad River Elementary rank in SC?

Broad River Elementary ranks #531 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Broad River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Broad River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Broad River Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Broad River Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Broad River Elementary a charter school?

No, Broad River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Broad River Elementary a Title I school?

No, Broad River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Broad River Elementary?

100.0% of students at Broad River 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
460
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Beaufort County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
Area population (ZIP 29906)
26,562
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
29
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 29906; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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