JAMES B. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James B. Edwards Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, James B. Edwards Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 B. Edwards Elementary (JBE) is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, often earning accolades for high performance on state assessments and maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the local community.

Beyond academics, the school places a heavy focus on developing the "whole child" through enrichment programs and a supportive environment. The campus is home to a dedicated teaching staff and an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that fosters deep community involvement. With its commitment to fostering curiosity and character, James B. Edwards Elementary provides a nurturing educational foundation that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school within the Mount Pleasant cluster.

For more information, contact James B. Edwards Elementary at (843) 849-2805 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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JAMES B. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC with about 525 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:
525
Teachers:
38.7
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
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 525 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES B. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
74.1%
Black or African American
17.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.