St. James Santee Elementary-Middle

Charleston 01
8900 Highway 17 North
McClellanville, SC 29458
182 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
182
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    153 (84.1 %)
  • White
    18 (9.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Charleston 01
Phone: (843)723-0863
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cape Romain Environmental Education Charter School
SC Public Charter School District
Charter School 191 Students
1101 Old Cemetery Road
McClellanville, SC 29458 (4.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th