JAMES ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Island Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Charleston, SC with about 564 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, James Island Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

James Island Elementary School, located at 1872 Grimball Road in Charleston, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Charleston County School District. As a public elementary school, it is deeply integrated into the James Island community, focusing on providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in their formative years. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging social-emotional growth and community involvement.

The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Charleston, drawing a diverse student body from the surrounding neighborhoods. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, James Island Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage young learners. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom instruction and a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a pillar of academic stability for local families.

For more information, contact James Island Elementary at (843) 762-8240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1872 Grimball Road
Charleston, SC 29412
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JAMES ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Charleston, SC with about 564 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Charleston 01
Total Students:
564
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 564 students

White
56.4%
Black or African American
36.0%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.