Port Royal Elementary

Summary:

Port Royal Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Royal, South Carolina, serving 169 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Beaufort 01 School District, which is ranked 26 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Port Royal Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 37.87% African American, 24.26% Hispanic, and 9.47% two or more races. This is higher than the nearby schools, such as Whale Branch Elementary, St. Helena Elementary, and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary, which tend to have a higher percentage of either White or African American students. Additionally, Port Royal Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying, compared to the surrounding schools that range from 22.34% to 100%.

Despite its challenges, Port Royal Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 students per teacher and the highest spending per student at $28,473, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. However, the school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lower than the Beaufort 01 district and the state averages. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have also fluctuated over the years, suggesting the need for continued efforts to support student learning and close achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1214 Paris Avenue
       Port Royal, SC  29935


(843) 322-0834

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,473 Help


Students who attend Port Royal Elementary usually attend:

High:    Battery Creek High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

African American:
37.9%
White:
27.8%
Hispanic:
24.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Port Royal Elementary ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 14th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Port Royal Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Beaufort 01 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Royal Elementary is $28,473, which is the 2nd highest among 19 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Royal Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Royal Elementary 468th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Port Royal Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


Beaufort 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaufort 01 26th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Royal Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Port Royal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.73 189th 542 65.1%
2004 55.94 259th 550 52.9%
2005 30.21 434th 557 22.1%
2006 41.98 371st 559 33.6%
2007 39.82 390th 566 31.1%
2008 44.20 359th 577 37.8%
2009 43.73 356th 580 38.6%
2010 70.48 151st 589 74.4%
2011 60.39 246th 597 58.8%
2012 62.44 235th 594 60.4%
2013 53.13 312th 599 47.9%
2014 63.11 235th 630 62.7%
2015 61.90 204th 638 68.0%
2016 73.23 146th 619 76.4%
2017 50.00 312th 639 51.2%
2018 28.06 456th 624 26.9%
2019 41.09 390th 643 39.3%
2021 33.03 417th 622 33.0%
2022 40.82 366th 625 41.4%
2023 50.73 309th 644 52.0%
2024 26.75 468th 638 26.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Royal Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.47 445th 588 24.3%
2019 33.95 427th 600 28.8%
2021 62.09 208th 580 64.1%
2022 57.88 250th 600 58.3%
2023 39.43 383rd 608 37.0%
2024 37.88 390th 599 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Port Royal Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 88 38 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1989 77 49 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1990 54 44 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1991 66 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1992 61 48 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1993 55 43 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1994 64 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1995 56 33 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1996 56 33 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 90
1997 82 38 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1998 107 26 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 136
1999 110 51 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 135 65 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2001 148 52 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 164 67 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2003 164 67 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2004 189 72 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2005 224 82 6 16 1 n/a n/a 3 332
2006 231 91 10 23 1 n/a n/a 4 360
2007 221 85 12 30 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 212 94 16 34 0 n/a n/a 2 358
2009 210 78 14 33 1 n/a n/a 6 342
2010 169 78 12 39 1 n/a n/a 9 308
2011 152 92 2 25 0 2 3 0 276
2012 137 80 0 28 0 2 6 0 253
2013 156 77 2 26 0 1 9 0 271
2014 121 88 2 21 0 2 8 0 242
2015 96 87 4 27 1 1 7 0 223
2016 80 78 1 40 0 0 12 0 211
2017 91 72 3 30 1 0 17 0 214
2018 72 67 3 31 1 0 14 0 188
2019 92 69 5 39 0 0 15 0 220
2020 83 88 2 37 0 0 14 0 224
2021 53 72 3 28 0 0 12 0 168
2022 49 66 1 41 0 0 11 0 168
2023 47 64 1 41 0 0 16 0 169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Port Royal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 8.2 15.8 n/a
1989 132 8.2 16.0 n/a
1990 99 5.9 16.7 n/a
1991 119 6.9 17.2 42
1992 112 7.2 15.5 42.9
1993 101 6.2 16.3 41.6
1994 98 6.0 16.3 36.7
1995 90 6.0 15.0 37.8
1996 90 6.0 15.0 37.8
1997 122 6.0 20.3 45.1
1998 136 9.0 15.1 49.3
1999 165 9.0 18.3 38.2
2000 209 11.0 19.0 41.1
2001 205 12.0 17.1 38
2002 243 13.5 18.0 45.7
2003 243 13.5 18.0 45.7
2004 271 16.0 16.9 46.5
2005 332 21.0 15.8 39.5
2006 360 27.5 13.1 44.7
2007 348 35.5 9.8 40.2
2008 358 24.5 14.6 46.6
2009 342 24.5 14.0 47.6
2010 308 23.0 13.3 53.2
2011 276 24.0 11.5 56.9
2012 253 21.8 11.6 59.7
2013 271 19.5 13.8 63.1
2014 242 19.5 12.4 66.1
2015 223 20.0 11.1 59.2
2016 211 20.0 10.5 68.7
2017 214 19.0 11.2 64
2018 188 20.3 9.2 69.1
2019 220 20.5 10.7 66.4
2020 224 21.5 10.4 98.7
2021 168 19.5 8.6 78.6
2022 168 20.5 8.1 100
2023 169 20.5 8.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Port Royal Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 8.2 15.8 n/a
1989 132 8.2 16.0 n/a
1990 99 5.9 16.7 n/a
1991 119 6.9 17.2 42
1992 112 7.2 15.5 42.9
1993 101 6.2 16.3 41.6
1994 98 6.0 16.3 36.7
1995 90 6.0 15.0 37.8
1996 90 6.0 15.0 37.8
1997 122 6.0 20.3 45.1
1998 136 9.0 15.1 49.3
1999 165 9.0 18.3 38.2
2000 209 11.0 19.0 41.1
2001 205 12.0 17.1 38
2002 243 13.5 18.0 45.7
2003 243 13.5 18.0 45.7
2004 271 16.0 16.9 46.5
2005 332 21.0 15.8 39.5
2006 360 27.5 13.1 44.7
2007 348 35.5 9.8 40.2
2008 358 24.5 14.6 46.6
2009 342 24.5 14.0 47.6
2010 308 23.0 13.3 53.2
2011 276 24.0 11.5 56.9
2012 253 21.8 11.6 59.7
2013 271 19.5 13.8 63.1
2014 242 19.5 12.4 66.1
2015 223 20.0 11.1 59.2
2016 211 20.0 10.5 68.7
2017 214 19.0 11.2 64
2018 188 20.3 9.2 69.1
2019 220 20.5 10.7 66.4
2020 224 21.5 10.4 98.7
2021 168 19.5 8.6 78.6
2022 168 20.5 8.1 100
2023 169 20.5 8.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Port Royal Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $585 (3.7%) $753 (4.7%) $1,338 (8.4%) $11,827 (74.5%) $2,714 (17.1%) $14,541 (91.6%) $15,879
2020 $337 (2.1%) $287 (1.8%) $624 (3.9%) $12,092 (76.1%) $3,174 (20.0%) $15,266 (96.1%) $15,890
2021 $474 (2.9%) $715 (4.3%) $1,189 (7.2%) $12,808 (77.1%) $2,607 (15.7%) $15,415 (92.8%) $16,604
2022 $941 (4.4%) $1,359 (6.4%) $2,300 (10.8%) $15,806 (74.4%) $3,132 (14.7%) $18,938 (89.2%) $21,238
2023 $1,958 (6.9%) $1,680 (5.9%) $3,638 (12.8%) $20,932 (73.5%) $3,904 (13.7%) $24,836 (87.2%) $28,473

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Royal Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 390th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 309th of 644 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Royal Elementary)42.461.5
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)47.850.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Port Royal Elementary)60.665.4
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)5852.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Port Royal Elementary)48.432.1
 16.3%
   4th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)53.444.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Royal Elementary)41.942.9
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)50.455.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Port Royal Elementary)51.646.4
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)53.746.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Royal Elementary)29.434.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)40.248.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4148.3
 7.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Port Royal Elementary)32.326.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.947.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.443.3
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students220169
 23.2%
African American6964
 7.2%
American Indian00
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic3941
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9247
 48.9%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%100%
 33.6%


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Port Royal Elementary ranks 468th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Port Royal Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Battery Creek High

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Port Royal Elementary.

Students at Port Royal Elementary are 38% African American, 28% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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