James Island Elementary School
Tel:
(843)762-8240
- James Island Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- James Island Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Island Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Island Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
| Overall School Rank | #351 out of 1,130 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | 37% | 34% |
| White | 56% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 64% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charleston 01 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Fort Johnson Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fort Johnson Middle School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Fort Johnson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 465 students
1.7 miles
1825 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2740 1.7 6-8 465 - Charleston James Island Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 332 students
1.7 miles
1484 Camp Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2784 1.7 6-8 332 - Charleston Murray Lasaine Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 291 students
2.4 miles
691 Riverland Drive
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2765 2.4 PK-6 291 - Charleston James Island Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1654 students
2.7 miles
1000 Ft. Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2754 2.7 9-12 1654 - Charleston Harbor View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 651 students
3.2 miles
1576 Harbor View Road
Charleston, SC 29412
(843)762-2749 3.2 PK-5 651
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