James Simons Elementary School
Tel:
(843) 724-7763
James Simons Elementary School serves 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower 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 25-29% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James Simons Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
James Simons 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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
James Simons Elementary School's student population of 401 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 401 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Simons Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Simons Elementary School is 0.51, 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 | #1006 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 57% | 34% |
| White | 41% | 51% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.62 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 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, middle school and elementary school to James Simons Elementary School is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Charleston Charter School For Math And Science Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 554 students
0.1 miles
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 720-3185 0.1 6-12 554 - Charleston Carolina Voyager Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 243 students
0.2 miles
30 Race Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 203-3891 0.2 K-5 243 - Charleston Simmons Pinckney Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 240 students
0.2 miles
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7789 0.2 6-8 240 - Charleston Mitchell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
0.5 miles
2 Perry Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 724-7261 0.5 PK-5 316 - Charleston Burke High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 372 students
0.6 miles
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 579-4815 0.6 9-12 372
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