At a glance
Reported students
324
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
425
Hendersonville Elementary: 324 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
13.5:1 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
- 291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Hendersonville Elementary
Hendersonville Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Walterboro. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Colleton 01. NCES reports 324 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to 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 Black (66.7%) and White (22.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. 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 Hendersonville Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.8%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black66.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Colleton 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Black Street Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
358 reported students
Bells Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
249 reported students
Cottageville Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
425 reported students
Northside Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
428 reported students
Forest Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades 01–05
472 reported students
Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Hendersonville Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Street Early Childhood Center Elementary · Colleton 01 | PK–KG | 358 | 7.2 mi |
| Forest Hills Elementary Elementary · Colleton 01 | 01–05 | 472 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hendersonville Elementary
What grades does Hendersonville Elementary serve?
Hendersonville Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colleton 01.
How many students attend Hendersonville Elementary?
Hendersonville Elementary reported 324 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 291 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hendersonville Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 324 students and 24 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 Hendersonville Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hendersonville Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colleton 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Hendersonville Elementary in?
Hendersonville Elementary is part of Colleton 01, based in Walterboro, SC, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hendersonville Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Black Street Early Childhood Center (7.2 mi), Forest Hills Elementary (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.