James B. Edwards Elementary School

885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 730 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James B. Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James B. Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

James B. Edwards Elementary School's student population of 730 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
730 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

James B. Edwards Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James B. Edwards Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#127 out of 1095 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James B. Edwards Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
8%
32%
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White
82%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of James B. Edwards Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James B. Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
James B. Edwards Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James B. Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
James B. Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend James B. Edwards Elementary School?
730 students attend James B. Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of James B. Edwards Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B. Edwards Elementary School?
James B. Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James B. Edwards Elementary School offer ?
James B. Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James B. Edwards Elementary School part of?
James B. Edwards Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 730 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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