Michael C. Riley Elementary

200 Burnt Church Road
Bluffton, SC 29910

704 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Michael C. Riley Elementary, located in the heart of Bluffton, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. Operating as part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. With a focus on academic excellence and social-emotional growth, the school emphasizes preparing young learners for their future educational journeys by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging within their diverse student body.

Beyond its academic programming, Michael C. Riley Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The school actively works to bridge the gap between home and classroom, encouraging parent participation and collaboration to ensure student success. By utilizing its location in Bluffton to provide a stable, community-oriented atmosphere, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps children develop both the skills and the character needed to thrive in their community and beyond.

704

Total Students

73.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michael C. Riley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	461
Black	54
Asian	4
Two or More	17

Hispanic
461 (65.5%)
White
168 (23.9%)
Black
54 (7.7%)
Two or More
17 (2.4%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beaufort 01
Phone:	(843)706-8300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	704
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 107