St. James Elementary

844 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
844
Total Students
56.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. James Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White657
Hispanic78
Black36
Asian13
Two or More53
American Indian4
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    657 (77.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    78 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    53 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    36 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    13 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4 %)
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: Horry 01
Phone: (843)650-8220
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 49
Kindergarten 159
Grade 1 156
Grade 2 146
Grade 3 187
Grade 4 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for St. James Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten49
Kindergarten159
Grade 1156
Grade 2146
Grade 3187
Grade 4147
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for St. James Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female40948.5%
Male43551.5%