Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James B. Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James B. Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James B. Edwards Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
James B. Edwards Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James B. Edwards Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
8%
31%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James B. Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
James B. Edwards Elementary School is ranked #152 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are James B. Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
James B. Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend James B. Edwards Elementary School?
763 students attend James B. Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of James B. Edwards Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James B. Edwards Elementary School?
James B. Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does James B. Edwards Elementary School offer ?
James B. Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James B. Edwards Elementary School part of?
James B. Edwards Elementary School is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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