James B. Edwards Elementary

885 Von Kolnitz Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

763 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

763

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James B. Edwards Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	631
Hispanic	32
Black	51
Asian	8
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
631 (82.7 %)
Black
51 (6.7 %)
Two or More
38 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
32 (4.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)849-2805
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 76

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 133

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James B. Edwards Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	128
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	133
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James B. Edwards Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	352	46.1%
Male	411	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)