James Island Elementary School

James Island Elementary School is a public school in Charleston.

James Island Elementary is home to many Pre-K thorough Elementary aged children in James Island.

James Island Elementary provides students with a large playground and lots of outdoor space.

Enjoy the waterfront at James Island Elementary School's campus.

James Island Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1872 Grimball Rd, Charleston, SC

James Island Neighborhood

Charleston County School District

529 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
68%

Reading Proficiency
71%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

68%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 41	Full Time Teachers 41
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

487:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.9%	Male 49.1%
White 65%	Black 26.2%
Two or more races 4.5%	Hispanic 3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander <1%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/31/2025

This school is a life changer for my daughter. The system is efficient and the staff are remarkable. They really work with the children by meeting them where they are at and have so much professionalism and compassion. They could use an update on the tardy/late system to make it easier to do from th...

5.0 parent

6/6/2025

The teachers (we just finished year 2 here) are fantastic! They work hard/well with students that struggle and/or have issues! We could not recommend this school more!

5.0 parent

3/1/2025

JIES has been amazing for my son who has struggled for several years with behavior. The teachers and team have gone above and beyond to help him. He is now thriving!

5.0 parent

4/19/2023

James Island Elementary School is such a gift. We didn't know much about the school when we moved here. We were so pleasantly surprised by how involved, engaged, and professional the teachers, leadership, and experience has been. Under Principle Ms. Gregory's leadership, the students are the center...

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List Price Range

$260K - $2.8M

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197

Average Home Value

$696,755

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

34%

Average Household Income

$103,869

% of College Grads

51.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,893 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

28.8%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Septima P Clark Corporate Academy

9th to 12th
Charter

James Island Charter High School

9th to 12th
Charter

A-

First Baptist School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

Bayview Soccer Complex

Picnic Area
Soccer
Multi-Purpose Field

Dock Street Park

Fishing
Picnic Area

Pinckney Park

Picnic Area
Playground
Parking Lot

Ellis Oak Park

Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field

James Island County Park

Bike Trails
Boating
Camping

Melton Peter Demetre Park

Fishing
Picnic Area
Tennis

Thomas Johnson Park

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis

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South Carolina Charleston County Charleston 29412 James Island

James Island Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Charleston, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 529 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. James Island Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $696,755. Discover additional schools in the area, like Septima P Clark Corporate Academy, James Island Charter High School, First Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Charleston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Island Elementary School.

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