BLUFFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Bluffton Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Beaufort 01 school district, located in Bluffton, SC with about 653 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Bluffton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bluffton Elementary School, located at 160 H. E. McCracken Circle in Bluffton, South Carolina, is a key educational institution serving the growing community of Beaufort County. As part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is situated in a vibrant and rapidly expanding area, catering to a diverse student population. The facility is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students.

The school is noted for its focus on providing a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school. By leveraging its location within the H. E. McCracken educational hub, Bluffton Elementary often integrates local resources and district-wide initiatives to enhance classroom instruction. The school prioritizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Bluffton community to ensure students have the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve academic success and build strong character.

For more information, contact Bluffton Elementary at (843) 706-8500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

160 H. E. McCracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910
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BLUFFTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Bluffton, SC with about 653 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Beaufort 01
Total Students:
653
Teachers:
54.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 653 students

White
42.3%
Hispanic/Latino
35.7%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
43.6%
Male
56.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.