Excellent
#82 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 7% in state
Based on limited data
Laurel Hill Primary
Elementary School · Charleston 01 · Mt. Pleasant, SC
A Charleston 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
3100 Thomas Cario Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Mt. Pleasant.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
17.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laurel Hill Primary 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low220/100K
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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
$130,546
Median home value
$659,300
Median rent
$2,175/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29466; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 981 | Compare → |
| Jennie Moore ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 999 | Compare → |
| Palmetto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Belle Hall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 657 | 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.
Charleston 01
- Schools in district
- 82
- Rank in district
- #15 of 79
- District spending per student
- $16,635NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Hill Primary is listed in Charleston 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Hill Primary
Laurel Hill Primary is a public elementary school in Mt. Pleasant, SC, part of Charleston 01, serving approximately 736 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 1,176 schools in SC.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Hill Primary
What grades does Laurel Hill Primary serve?
Laurel Hill Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Laurel Hill Primary?
Laurel Hill Primary has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Primary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Hill Primary rank in SC?
Laurel Hill Primary ranks #82 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Laurel Hill Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Hill Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Laurel Hill Primary a charter school?
No, Laurel Hill Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Hill Primary a Title I school?
No, Laurel Hill Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Hill Primary?
17.1% of students at Laurel Hill Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Charleston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (843) 849-2200
- Area population (ZIP 29466)
- 44,387
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 29466; 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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