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Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center

165 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 · (843) 689-0400 · Beaufort County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL301 STUDENTS
Enrollment
301
Elementary
DISTRICT 545 · STATE 526
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.1:1 · 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
Pre-K
90
Kindergarten
211
Student demographics
White
6823%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
17859%
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 14%
Black
4214%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 31%
Two+
134%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16254%
Female
13946%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
301
-114 (-27%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 13.4:1
% White
23%
was 23%
% Hispanic
59%
was 56%
% Black
14%
was 12%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center

Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center operates as a small K-5 school in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, overseen by Beaufort 01. Current enrollment sits at 301 students spanning grades pre-K through K. That puts it 43% leaner than the typical public school in South Carolina, which averages around 526 students.

Beaufort 01 runs 32 schools in total, collectively educating 21,050 students. Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center records that the largest single group is Hispanic, at 59% of enrollment. Other groups include 23% White, 14% Black, 4% multiracial. That is considerably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 12%.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.8:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.3:1, putting Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center tighter than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, Beaufort County reports that median household income runs about $86,573, roughly 46% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is one of 35 public schools in Beaufort County (combined enrollment of about 22,968 students).

The closest other public school is Hilton Head Island High, roughly 0.7 miles away. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in an inner-city setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 27%: 415 students in 2018 compared to 301 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 13.4:1 in 2018 to 9.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Beaufort County at a glance

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Population
195,289
Census ACS
Median income
$86,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
46%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
22,968 students

Quick facts

School name
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
District
Beaufort 01
Address
165 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone
(843) 689-0400
County
Beaufort County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
301
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
450111000941
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 301 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center have?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.
How diverse is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center reports a student body of 23% White, 59% Hispanic, 14% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center public or private?
Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Beaufort 01.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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