Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sullivan's Island Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sullivan's Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sullivan's Island Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sullivan's Island Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sullivan's Island Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 1118 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
31%
White
91%
46%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sullivan's Island Elementary School's ranking?
Sullivan's Island Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sullivan's Island Elementary School often compared to?
Sullivan's Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Pleasant Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sullivan's Island Elementary School?
497 students attend Sullivan's Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Sullivan's Island Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sullivan's Island Elementary School?
Sullivan's Island Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sullivan's Island Elementary School offer ?
Sullivan's Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sullivan's Island Elementary School part of?
Sullivan's Island Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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