Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Island Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Island Elementary serves the southern part of Charleston, SC, covering an attendance area of approximately 81.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and some areas reaching up to 10.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Island Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Island Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#411 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Beacons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Island Elementary School's ranking?
James Island Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James Island Elementary School often compared to?
James Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murray-lasaine Montessori, Harbor View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend James Island Elementary School?
580 students attend James Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of James Island Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Island Elementary School?
James 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 James Island Elementary School offer ?
James Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Island Elementary School part of?
James Island Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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