Serving 529 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Island Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Island Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1095 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
29%
32%
White
63%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #391 out of 1,095 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 Harbor View Elementary School, Murray-lasaine Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend James Island Elementary School?
529 students attend James Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of James Island Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Island Elementary School?
James Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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