Enrollment
222
Elementary
DISTRICT 197 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAMPTON·NCES 450391201428
Ben Hazel Primary
628 Railroad Avenue West, Hampton, SC 29924 · (803) 943-3659 · Hampton County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL222 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 37 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 44 | 20% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Hampton. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
SC READY 2024-25 . % Meets or Exceeds ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
60.5%
SC avg 59.7% . +15.0pp since 2023
Math
52.6%
SC avg 44.2% . -13.3pp since 2023
What this means: On the SC READY, South Carolina's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all South Carolina schools, those numbers are about 60 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 15 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 13 points.
SC READY results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 60.5% | 52.6% |
| 2023-24 | 45.5% | 65.9% |
% Meets or Exceeds Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: SC READY. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Ben Hazel Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.6% | #282 of 635 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 60.5% | #307 of 635 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 222 | #645 of 709 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #324 of 656 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.0% | #288 of 656 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 222 | 16.5 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 235 | 16 | 14.7:1 | 100% (235) |
| 2022-23 | 216 | 18.8 | 11.5:1 | 100% (216) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ben Hazel Primary.
About Ben Hazel Primary
Federal records list Ben Hazel Primary as an elementary school in Hampton, South Carolina. The school serves pre-K through 3. Enrollment is 222 students. It has 58% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in South Carolina (about 526).
Hampton has 2,272 students spread across 9 schools.
Black students are 52% of those enrolled at Ben Hazel Primary. Other reported shares: 35% White, 6% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. That is in line with Hampton County, where about 53% of residents are Black. A diversity index of 60% means there is a 60% chance two randomly chosen students at Ben Hazel Primary are from different groups.
Based on 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, Ben Hazel Primary has a ratio of 13.4:1. The ratio is within a point of the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in South Carolina.
The school's county is Hampton County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $44,711, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 12%, and roughly 14% of residents are in poverty. There are 10 public schools in the county, enrolling about 2,272, Ben Hazel Primary among them.
Ben Hazel Primary's nearest public school is Hampton Elementary (about 0.7 miles). The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
Ben Hazel Primary is in rural territory far from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Remote.
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Hampton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,254
Census ACS
Median income
$44,711
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,272 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hampton
- Hampton County High SchoolHigh · 617 students
- Hampton ElementaryMiddle · 275 students
- Varnville ElementaryElementary · 251 students
- North District MiddleMiddle · 239 students
- Estill ElementaryElementary · 196 students
- Brunson ElementaryElementary · 178 students
Nearby schools
- Hampton Elementary0.7 mi · 275
- Hampton County High School2.4 mi · 617
- North District Middle2.9 mi · 239
- Varnville Elementary3.5 mi · 251
- Brunson Elementary4.9 mi · 178
- Estill Middle9.0 mi · 154
Frequently asked questions
About Ben Hazel PrimaryHow many students attend Ben Hazel Primary?
Ben Hazel Primary enrolls approximately 222 students in grades PK-03.
What grades does Ben Hazel Primary serve?
Ben Hazel Primary serves grades PK-03.
How many students per teacher at Ben Hazel Primary?
Approximately 13.4:1 students per teacher at Ben Hazel Primary.
What is the student diversity at Ben Hazel Primary?
Student demographics at Ben Hazel Primary are roughly 35% White, 6% Hispanic, 52% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Ben Hazel Primary?
Ben Hazel Primary is overseen by Hampton in Hampton County.
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