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James Island Elementary

Charleston, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Charleston 01

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About James Island Elementary

James Island Elementary is a public school in Charleston, South Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 580 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Charleston. With about 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.1 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 10 other schools within 5 miles. Charleston 01 School District runs 83 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area.

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School facts

Address	1872 Grimball Road, Charleston, SC 29412
Phone	(843) 762-8240
School district	Charleston 01
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	580
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	41
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Charleston County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450144000830). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Nativity SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Charleston · 1.7 mi Camp Road MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Charleston · 2.2 mi Murray-LaSaine MontessoriPublic · Grades PreK to 8Charleston · 2.9 mi James Island Charter HighCharter · Grades 9 to 12Charleston · 3.1 mi Stiles Point ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Charleston · 3.6 mi Harbor View ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Charleston · 3.7 mi James Island Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 8Charleston · 3.9 mi James Island Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 8Charleston · 3.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does James Island Elementary serve?

James Island Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend James Island Elementary?

James Island Elementary reported 580 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Island Elementary?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 580 students and 41 teachers in federal data.

Is James Island Elementary a public or charter school?

James Island Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Island Elementary in?

James Island Elementary is part of Charleston 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/charleston-01-school-district/

Where is James Island Elementary located?

James Island Elementary is at 1872 Grimball Road, Charleston, SC 29412. The phone number is (843) 762-8240.

How many other schools are near James Island Elementary?

There are 10 other schools within 5 miles of James Island Elementary in our directory.