When it’s time for school, Irmo Elementary students know just where to Bee. As the “Home of the Yellow Jackets,” the halls of this historic education center are always buzzing with activity. But it’s not all pun and games. The Hive, as they fondly call the school, is also a place for learning.
Irmo Elementary School began in 1935 as a Depression-era public works project under President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal. When the two-story red brick building was constructed, it was the first centrally heated building in Irmo. The nearby athletic field was built by hand using shovels and wheelbarrows.
Over the years, the building has had many upgrades but it’s still in use. As the student body grew, so did the school, and today it is about three times its original size.
Serving students in kindergarten through fifth grades, the school provides a curriculum rich in language arts, math, social studies, science, art, physical education and music. When the afternoon bell rings, some busy bees stay on for the Afternoon Safari after-school program, operated by the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission. The program provides a mix of reading, games, arts & crafts, physical activity, homework time and character-building activities.
Irmo Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
7401 Gibbes St,
Irmo, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.3%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
548:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
60.6%
Black
23.5%
Hispanic
7.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/26/2019
Excellent school!! Great resources! Tons of activities to build community! I have been so impressed with teachers and special resource teachers!!
GreatSchools Reviews
1/24/2024
I went to this school a few years ago. Amazing experience overall.
11/7/2017
I had 3 children go to this school and they all had a great experience and the learning environment was excellent. They all went on to college and advanced degrees. Great teachers in District Five!!
5/18/2017
We are so thankful for IES. Our child who faced significant learning challenges is now excelling and performing above grade level. Without the amazing teachers, special learning educators, support staff and leadership at IES, there's no way she would be excelling so well! On top of that, our childre...
1/2/2017
My both kids go the IES and an happy about their progress. However they should bring in more STEM oriented teachers in the school.
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Attendance Zone
About Irmo
List Price Range
$178K - $940K
Homes For Sale
71
Average Home Value
$292,359
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
18%
Household Income
$107,093
% of College Grads
44.9%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,910 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
28.8%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Friarsgate Park
Irmo Town Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Harbison State Forest
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Kayak/Canoe
Veterans Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Community Park of Irmo
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Harbison Community Center Playground
- Pool
- Tennis
- Playground
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