Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hardeeville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardeeville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hardeeville Elementary School's student population of 647 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Hardeeville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardeeville Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
61%
14%
Black
31%
31%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardeeville Elementary School's ranking?
Hardeeville Elementary School is ranked #1118 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Hardeeville Elementary School often compared to?
Hardeeville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Hardeeville Elementary School?
647 students attend Hardeeville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hardeeville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardeeville Elementary School?
Hardeeville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hardeeville Elementary School offer ?
Hardeeville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hardeeville Elementary School part of?
Hardeeville Elementary School is part of Jasper 01 School District.
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