Beech Hill Elementary

1001 Beech Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29485

1,101 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Beech Hill Elementary School, located in Summerville, South Carolina, is a key part of the Dorchester School District Two system. Serving students in the suburban community of Summerville, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive learning environment. It typically focuses on building a strong educational foundation for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth to prepare them for middle school.

Beyond academics, Beech Hill Elementary is known for its active school culture, which encourages strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. The school often prioritizes a well-rounded experience by integrating extracurricular opportunities and community engagement initiatives. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and a positive campus climate, Beech Hill serves as a central hub for neighborhood families in the growing Summerville area.

1,101

Total Students

62.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beech Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	753
Hispanic	107
Black	118
Asian	19
Two or More	102
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
753 (68.4 %)
Black
118 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
107 (9.7 %)
Two or More
102 (9.3 %)
Asian
19 (1.7 %)
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:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)821-3970
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 62

Kindergarten 183

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 189

Grade 3 157

Grade 4 162

Grade 5 183