Enrollment
87
Elementary
DISTRICT 344 · STATE 526
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 450390101778
Heartwood Community School
8575 East Argent Parkway, Ridegland, SC 29936 · (843) 547-8124 · Jasper County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL87 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.9:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 77%
Community
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 | 44% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 40% |
| Grade 2 | 14 | 16% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · 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
Where Heartwood Community School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 87 | #701 of 709 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 87 | 14.8 | 5.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 47 | 13 | 3.6:1 | 53% (25) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Heartwood Community School.
About Heartwood Community School
Federal records list Heartwood Community School as an elementary school in Ridegland, South Carolina. The latest federal count shows 87 students in kindergarten through 2. The average for elementary schools in South Carolina is about 526 students, so this school is 83% smaller than average.
Heartwood Community School falls under SC Public Charter School District, which has 43 schools enrolling 21,383 students.
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at Heartwood Community School. The largest is Black students, at 47%. Next come 23% White, 20% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. That compares with about 33% Black among all Jasper County residents. Heartwood Community School's diversity index is 68%, against a US figure of 70%.
At Heartwood Community School, 14.8 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 5.9:1. That is lower than the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in South Carolina.
According to the American Community Survey, in Jasper County, the median household income is $65,613, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 26%, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Heartwood Community School is one of 10 public schools in the county.
The shortest distance from Heartwood Community School to another public school is about 2.8 miles, to Okatie Elementary. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within ten miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area. NCES lists Heartwood Community School as a charter school.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Jasper County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
32,166
Census ACS
Median income
$65,613
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
4,194 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SC Public Charter School District
- Carolus Online AcademyCombined · 1,786 students
- York Preparatory AcademyCombined · 1,672 students
- Legacy Early CollegeCombined · 1,592 students
- Bridges Preparatory SchoolCombined · 1,472 students
- High Point AcademyCombined · 1,208 students
- GREEN Charter School GreenvilleElementary · 998 students
Nearby schools
- Okatie Elementary2.8 mi · 648
- Hardeeville Junior /Senior High5.7 mi · 696
- Hardeeville Elementary5.7 mi · 691
- River Ridge Academy6.0 mi · 1,134
- Bluffton High8.0 mi · 1,375
- Pritchardville Elementary8.0 mi · 887
Frequently asked questions
About Heartwood Community SchoolHow large is Heartwood Community School?
Heartwood Community School enrolls approximately 87 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Heartwood Community School serve?
Heartwood Community School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartwood Community School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Heartwood Community School is approximately 5.9:1 (15 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Heartwood Community School?
Heartwood Community School reports a student body of 23% White, 20% Hispanic, 47% Black, 10% Two or more.
Is Heartwood Community School public or private?
Heartwood Community School is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by SC Public Charter School District.
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