Bluffton Elementary

160 H.E. McCracken Circle
Bluffton, SC 29910

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

696

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluffton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	267
Black	78
Asian	23
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
295 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
267 (38.4 %)
Black
78 (11.2 %)
Two or More
32 (4.6 %)
Asian
23 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)706-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 75

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 116