Very Good
#173 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Beaufort 01 · Hilton Head Island, SC
A Beaufort 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
165 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on SC statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,094/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,573
Median home value
$600,300
Median rent
$1,448/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Hilton Head Island School for the Creative ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| St Francis Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Coosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #11 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
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is listed in Beaufort 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Hilton Head Island, SC, part of Beaufort 01, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 1,176 schools in SC. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
What grades does Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center serve?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center rank in SC?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center ranks #173 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
56.6% of students at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Beaufort County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (843) 689-0400
- Area population (ZIP 29926)
- 25,174
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 57.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 29926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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