Serving 844 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, St. James Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. James Elementary School's student population of 844 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. James Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
4%
31%
White
78%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are St. James Elementary School often compared to?
St. James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Bay Elementary School, Burgess Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Elementary School?
844 students attend St. James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of St. James Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Elementary School?
St. James Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Elementary School offer ?
St. James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. James Elementary School part of?
St. James Elementary School is part of Horry 01 School District.
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