Red Cedar Elementary

636 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Red Cedar Elementary School is a public school located in the growing community of Bluffton, South Carolina, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Beaufort County School District, the school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating technology and collaborative learning practices to prepare children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Red Cedar Elementary plays a vital role in the local community, fostering strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school’s campus and culture are designed to reflect the values of the surrounding Bluffton area, aiming to provide a safe, engaging, and innovative space for learners from diverse backgrounds. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to personalized instruction, Red Cedar strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

636

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Red Cedar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	275
Black	57
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	2

Hispanic
275 (43.2%)
White
270 (42.5%)
Black
57 (9.0%)
Two or More
25 (3.9%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)707-0600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	636
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 39

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 99