Bluffton Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 · Beaufort 01
#212 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#15706 of 50,301 nationally
About Bluffton Elementary
Bluffton Elementary is a public elementary located in Bluffton, in the Beaufort 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 709 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 212th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (51th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 709.
There are 10 schools in Bluffton; Bluffton Elementary ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)49%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bluffton Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Bluffton Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
H. E. McCracken Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students · 257 m away
Bluffton High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students · 466 m away
Bluffton Middle
Bluffton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
921 students · 2.1 km away
Red Cedar Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
636 students · 3.0 km away
Michael C. Riley Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students · 4.1 km away
River Ridge Academy
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,134 students · 5.0 km away
Pritchardville Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students · 7.0 km away
May River High
Bluffton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,731 students · 7.8 km away
Okatie Elementary
Bluffton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
648 students · 8.9 km away
Heartwood Community School
Ridegland · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
87 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in South Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
James H. Hendrix Elementary
Boiling Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students
Byrd Elementary
Graniteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Myrtle Beach Primary
Myrtle Beach · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
710 students
Bethel-Hanberry Elementary
Blythewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Riverview Elementary
Fort Mill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Hammond Hill Elementary
North Augusta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bluffton Elementary a good school?
Bluffton Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #212 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bluffton Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bluffton Elementary ranks #212 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #15706 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bluffton Elementary?
Bluffton Elementary had 709 students in 2025.
Is Bluffton Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Bluffton Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bluffton Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bluffton Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.