James Simons Elementary School
Tel:
(843)724-7763
- James Simons Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower 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 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 49%.
School Overview
- James Simons Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Simons Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Simons Elementary School is 0.41, which is less 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 | #1030 out of 1,130 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 73% | 34% |
| White | 25% | 51% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 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, middle school, and elementary school to James Simons Elementary School is Charleston Charter School For Math And Science (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Charleston Charter School For Math And Science Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 545 students
0.1 miles
1002 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)720-3085 0.1 6-12 545 - Charleston Carolina Voyager Charter Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 186 students
0.2 miles
30 Race Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)203-3891 0.2 K-4 186 - Charleston Simmons Pinckney Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 167 students
0.2 miles
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)724-7789 0.2 6-8 167 - Charleston Mitchell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 293 students
0.5 miles
2 Perry Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)724-7261 0.5 PK-5 293 - Charleston Burke High School Grades: 9-12 | 354 students
0.6 miles
244 President Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843)579-4815 0.6 9-12 354
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