Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Summary:

Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, part of the Beaufort 01 school district. With a diverse student population, the school faces challenges, including lower academic performance, higher rates of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and significant disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups.

Academically, the school has consistently ranked in the middle range of South Carolina elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics 5-10 percentage points lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom quartile of South Carolina elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.41% to 68.86% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the district average.

Interestingly, Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts performs significantly lower than nearby schools like River Ridge Academy, Okatie Elementary, and Red Cedar Elementary, which are all ranked in the top 25% of South Carolina elementary schools. The school's proximity to the higher-performing Hilton Head Island Elementary suggests opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies to improve the school's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10 Bus Drive
       Hilton Head Island, SC  29926


(843) 342-4380

District: Beaufort 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
366th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,754 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.3%
White:
34.0%
African American:
18.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 12th 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 42.66. (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 Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts has the largest elementary school student body size in the Beaufort 01 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts is $17,754. 11 elementary schools in the Beaufort 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts 366th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts in the ranking list.)

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Beaufort 01:

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


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Rank History for Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

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Rank History for all students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.28 360th 566 36.4%
2008 46.94 345th 577 40.2%
2009 58.37 249th 580 57.1%
2010 57.60 261st 589 55.7%
2011 50.31 337th 597 43.6%
2012 50.76 333rd 594 43.9%
2013 54.29 305th 599 49.1%
2014 60.04 262nd 630 58.4%
2015 57.73 239th 638 62.5%
2016 52.72 290th 619 53.2%
2017 49.21 320th 639 49.9%
2018 49.25 309th 624 50.5%
2019 46.29 350th 643 45.6%
2021 64.46 211th 622 66.1%
2022 41.31 365th 625 41.6%
2023 34.27 426th 644 33.9%
2024 42.66 366th 638 42.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.55 59th 82 28.0%
2019 24.96 80th 104 23.1%
2021 50.10 40th 84 52.4%
2022 22.33 68th 84 19.0%
2023 23.93 55th 72 23.6%
2024 31.94 49th 79 38.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 357th 588 39.3%
2019 44.59 351st 600 41.5%
2021 56.51 243rd 580 58.1%
2022 33.77 412th 600 31.3%
2023 28.58 463rd 608 23.8%
2024 44.73 336th 599 43.9%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.44 285th 570 50.0%
2019 40.80 364th 588 38.1%
2021 67.25 169th 554 69.5%
2022 38.27 360th 573 37.2%
2023 33.04 395th 580 31.9%
2024 39.06 356th 565 37.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.22 60th 174 65.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.98 115th 147 21.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.93 313th 571 45.2%
2019 48.04 312th 590 47.1%
2021 56.08 238th 561 57.6%
2022 41.93 341st 579 41.1%
2023 32.40 394th 582 32.3%
2024 42.71 330th 568 41.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 247th 412 40.0%
2023 19.78 353rd 394 10.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.00 74th 104 28.8%
2019 34.24 79th 116 31.9%
2021 60.73 33rd 86 61.6%
2022 29.65 86th 115 25.2%
2023 24.12 90th 115 21.7%
2024 34.12 69th 115 40.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.63 110th 457 75.9%
2019 63.71 175th 472 62.9%
2021 79.14 75th 439 82.9%
2022 56.55 208th 455 54.3%
2023 64.93 160th 463 65.4%
2024 77.36 84th 441 81.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Open Quote This was once an amazing school, however under the “guidance” of the new principal the quality of education has plummeted. I suspect corruption may be part of the issue, but control and overreach have definitely destroyed this once lovely school. I give two stars for the teachers who are hanging in despite horrible leadership. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 11, 2013

Open Quote Best school ever. All extra after school activities along with school activities and the teachers they will all give that child a chance to grow up to be a productive person .

Can't say enough good things about this school and the administration. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 169 94 0 222 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 256 84 4 258 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2008 288 106 2 268 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2009 311 116 3 270 2 n/a n/a 3 705
2010 323 113 14 273 3 n/a n/a 4 730
2011 320 96 10 269 0 2 13 0 710
2012 367 98 9 295 0 1 18 0 788
2013 374 118 5 291 0 1 22 0 811
2014 371 128 6 292 0 1 21 0 819
2015 337 114 4 311 0 0 28 0 794
2016 333 120 5 308 0 0 36 0 802
2017 309 116 4 278 0 0 33 0 740
2018 274 104 2 261 1 0 39 0 681
2019 247 100 4 250 3 0 42 0 646
2020 226 114 3 257 2 0 39 0 641
2021 201 109 1 244 2 0 37 0 594
2022 186 78 1 221 2 0 36 0 524
2023 189 100 0 235 2 0 30 0 556

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 Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 485 37.1 13.1 53.2
2007 602 53.0 11.4 44.2
2008 664 50.6 13.1 40.5
2009 705 50.6 13.9 43.9
2010 730 55.0 13.2 39.5
2011 710 50.5 14.0 50.3
2012 788 50.5 15.6 47.2
2013 811 55.0 14.7 54.9
2014 819 56.5 14.4 50.1
2015 794 58.0 13.6 46
2016 802 56.0 14.3 55.9
2017 740 58.3 12.6 52
2018 681 57.3 11.8 58.3
2019 646 54.3 11.8 62.8
2020 641 50.3 12.7 63.2
2021 594 50.8 11.6 68.9
2022 524 50.0 10.4 66
2023 556 52.0 10.6 62.4

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 Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 485 37.1 13.1 53.2
2007 602 53.0 11.4 44.2
2008 664 50.6 13.1 40.5
2009 705 50.6 13.9 43.9
2010 730 55.0 13.2 39.5
2011 710 50.5 14.0 50.3
2012 788 50.5 15.6 47.2
2013 811 55.0 14.7 54.9
2014 819 56.5 14.4 50.1
2015 794 58.0 13.6 46
2016 802 56.0 14.3 55.9
2017 740 58.3 12.6 52
2018 681 57.3 11.8 58.3
2019 646 54.3 11.8 62.8
2020 641 50.3 12.7 63.2
2021 594 50.8 11.6 68.9
2022 524 50.0 10.4 66
2023 556 52.0 10.6 62.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

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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 $599 (5.2%) $525 (4.6%) $1,124 (9.7%) $8,683 (75.3%) $1,725 (15.0%) $10,408 (90.3%) $11,532
2020 $530 (4.2%) $309 (2.5%) $839 (6.7%) $9,401 (74.7%) $2,342 (18.6%) $11,743 (93.3%) $12,582
2021 $465 (3.8%) $540 (4.4%) $1,005 (8.3%) $9,188 (75.5%) $1,981 (16.3%) $11,169 (91.8%) $12,173
2022 $716 (5.3%) $934 (6.9%) $1,651 (12.1%) $10,246 (75.4%) $1,695 (12.5%) $11,940 (87.9%) $13,591
2023 $1,203 (6.8%) $1,186 (6.7%) $2,388 (13.5%) $13,335 (75.1%) $2,031 (11.4%) $15,366 (86.5%) $17,754

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 350th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 426th of 644 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)53.739.8
 13.9%
   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 (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)62.637.8
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)5852.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)46.536.6
 9.9%
   4th Grade Science (Beaufort 01)53.444.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)45.746.3
 0.6%
   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 (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)50.736.6
 14.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)53.746.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)34.648.7
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaufort 01)40.256.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts)32.440.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaufort 01)47.945.9
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students646556
 13.9%
African American100100
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic250235
 6%
Pacific Islander00
White247189
 23.5%
Two or More Races4230
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%62.4%
 0.4%


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Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts ranks 366th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts are 42% Hispanic, 34% White, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts.


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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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