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Shell Point Elementary School (Closed 2013)

81 Savannah Hwy
Beaufort, SC 29906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Shell Point Elementary School serves 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (SC)
(11-12)
70-74%
71%
(11-12)
70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
32%
31%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% SC state average).
How many students attend Shell Point Elementary School?
379 students attend Shell Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Shell Point Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shell Point Elementary School?
Shell Point Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shell Point Elementary School offer ?
Shell Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shell Point Elementary School part of?
Shell Point Elementary School is part of Beaufort 01 School District.

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