At a glance
Reported students
496
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
642
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts: 496 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Hilton Head Island. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Beaufort 01. NCES reports 496 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (29.6%). English learners represent 27.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.6%
- Hispanic49%
- Black16.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Beaufort 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Broad River Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Coosa Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Whale Branch Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Beaufort Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
375 reported students
Red Cedar Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
636 reported students
Public schools near Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | 01–05 | 702 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hilton Head Island High High · Beaufort 01 | 09–12 | 1,265 | 0.2 mi |
| Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–KG | 301 | 0.8 mi |
| Michael C. Riley Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 704 | 7.2 mi |
| Red Cedar Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 636 | 8.1 mi |
| Bluffton Elementary Elementary · Beaufort 01 | PK–05 | 709 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts
What grades does Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts serve?
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Beaufort 01.
How many students attend Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts?
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts reported 496 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 521 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 496 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts in?
Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts is part of Beaufort 01, based in Beaufort, SC, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hilton Head Island Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Hilton Head Island High (0.2 mi), Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.