PHILIP SIMMONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Philip Simmons Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley 01 school district, located in Wando, SC with about 345 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Philip Simmons Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Philip Simmons Elementary, located in Wando, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the rapidly growing Cainhoy Peninsula community. As part of the Berkeley County School District, the school is named in honor of the late Philip Simmons, a nationally recognized master blacksmith and folk artist from Charleston whose legacy of craftsmanship and community mentorship serves as a foundational inspiration for the school’s culture. The campus is designed to be a modern, student-centered facility that emphasizes collaborative learning environments and the integration of technology to support diverse academic needs.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Philip Simmons Elementary is deeply committed to fostering a strong sense of community and character development among its students. The school benefits from a close-knit relationship with the surrounding Philip Simmons middle and high schools, creating a seamless "cluster" identity that encourages continuity in education and school spirit. With a focus on the whole child, the school balances rigorous standards with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to cultivate students who are not only academically prepared but also socially responsible and engaged citizens.
For more information, contact Philip Simmons Elementary at (843) 471-2580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wando, SC 29492
(843) 471-2580
PHILIP SIMMONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wando, SC with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Berkeley 01
- Total Students:
- 345
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 345 students
- White
- 67.5%
- Black or African American
- 21.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.