James Island Elementary School
James Island Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
James Island Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
James Island Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
James Island Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Island Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James Island Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #437 out of 1142 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 36% | 34% |
| White | 56% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James Island Elementary School is James Island Charter High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Camp Road Middle School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Camp Road Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 793 students10
1.7 miles
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2784 1.7 6-8 793 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 354 students10
2.4 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2765 2.4 PK-6 354 - Charleston James Island Charter High School Charter School
Math: 79% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,597 student10
2.7 miles
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2754 2.7 9-12 1,597 - Charleston Harbor View Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 653 students10
3.2 miles
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2749 3.2 PK-5 653 - Charleston Stiles Point Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 709 students10
3.3 miles
883-a Mikell Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843) 762-2767 3.3 PK-5 709
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