ST. JAMES SANTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

St. James Santee Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston 01 school district, located in McClellanville, SC with about 256 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, St. James Santee Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

St. James Santee Elementary School is located in the coastal community of McClellanville, South Carolina, serving as a focal point for families in the northern reaches of Charleston County. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is situated in a unique rural setting, historically rooted in the region's fishing and forestry heritage. Its location along Highway 17 North places it within a close-knit environment, allowing for a personalized, community-focused educational experience for its students.

The school emphasizes foundational learning while taking advantage of the surrounding natural landscape, which often informs its environmental and place-based educational initiatives. By fostering small class sizes and strong teacher-student relationships, St. James Santee aims to support the academic and social-emotional development of its pupils. As a vital pillar of the McClellanville area, the school works to prepare its young students for their transition to secondary education while maintaining a deep connection to the values and history of the local community.

For more information, contact St. James Santee Elementary at (843) 723-0863 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.