Pritchardville Elementary

1,005 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pritchardville Elementary School is a public school located in the growing community of Bluffton, South Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is situated in a vibrant, rapidly developing area, which has contributed to a diverse and expanding student population. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future educational journeys.

Beyond core academics, Pritchardville Elementary is known for fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating inclusive classrooms that utilize modern teaching strategies to meet the varying needs of their students. With an active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and a variety of extracurricular programs, the school encourages parental involvement and community engagement, striving to be a cornerstone of support and growth for families in the Bluffton area.

1,005

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pritchardville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	278
Black	82
Asian	14
Two or More	66
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
563 (56.0 %)
Hispanic
278 (27.7 %)
Black
82 (8.2 %)
Two or More
66 (6.6 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)707-0500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 40

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 159

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 167

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 160