Beaufort Elementary

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beaufort Elementary School, located at 1800 Prince Street in the historic heart of Beaufort, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Beaufort County School District. Situated in a community known for its rich coastal heritage, the school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, providing a structured and supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on developing essential academic skills while fostering a sense of community and civic pride among its diverse student body.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development. With its prominent location in the downtown Beaufort area, the school often benefits from strong community partnerships and a dedicated faculty focused on preparing students for success in their middle school years and beyond. Beaufort Elementary continues to be a staple of the local district, striving to provide equitable learning opportunities in a setting that honors the traditions of the Lowcountry.

357

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beaufort Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	30
Black	180
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Black
180 (50.4 %)
White
121 (33.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.4 %)
Two or More
23 (6.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)322-2600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Beaufort Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	39
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Beaufort Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	46.2%
Male	192	53.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th