Port Royal Elementary

179 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Port Royal Elementary, located at 1214 Paris Avenue in the historic town of Port Royal, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As a public institution within the Beaufort County School District, the school is deeply integrated into the unique, maritime culture of the area. It focuses on providing a well-rounded academic experience, emphasizing core curriculum subjects while fostering an environment that encourages social-emotional development and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to community engagement and place-based learning. Leveraging its location near the coast and the historic district, Port Royal Elementary often incorporates local history and environmental stewardship into its culture. The school maintains a strong partnership with local parents and community leaders, aiming to create a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students are prepared for both their future academic careers and their roles as active citizens in the Lowcountry region.

179

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Port Royal Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	42
Black	71
Two or More	15

Black
71 (39.7%)
White
51 (28.5%)
Hispanic
42 (23.5%)
Two or More
15 (8.4%)

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)322-0820
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 18

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25