ST. JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
St. James Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Horry 01 school district, located in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 767 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, St. James Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Elementary School, located on St. James Road in the Socastee area of Myrtle Beach, serves as a foundational institution within the Horry County School District. As a key part of the St. James attendance area, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive, community-centered learning environment for students in the primary grades. The campus is positioned in a rapidly growing region of the Grand Strand, which often contributes to a diverse student body and a strong emphasis on balancing traditional academic rigor with modern educational resources.
The school is widely recognized for its commitment to student development, both academically and socially, often organizing community events and extracurricular programs that foster school spirit. Like other schools in the Horry County district, St. James Elementary prioritizes technology integration and literacy initiatives to prepare students for the transition to the intermediate and middle school levels. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, the school serves as a central hub for families residing in the suburban neighborhoods surrounding the Myrtle Beach area.
For more information, contact St. James Elementary at (843) 650-8220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 650-8220
ST. JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Myrtle Beach, SC with about 767 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Horry 01
- Total Students:
- 767
- Teachers:
- 44.5
- 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 767 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ST. JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.