James B. Edwards Elementary School

James B. Edwards Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
885 Von Kolnitz Rd,  Mount Pleasant, SC
Charleston County School District
4.2
763 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jake Rambo
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
693:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
82.7%
Black
6.7%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic
4.2%
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

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 19 Reviews
2.0 other
6/23/2024
I was a former student at this school, I only went there for fifth grade because I had just moved to Mount Pleasant. I came from another school that really valued education and you own personal needs. When I got to JBE the math work in particular was stuff I had already learned and understood from f...
1.0 parent
5/10/2021
I have not had a good experience at this school. My child came home complaining of his teacher yelling at him and embarrassing him infront of the class on multiple occasions alone with other students in the class. I had a meeting with the teacher and principal where they stated "children will be chi...
5.0 parent
5/9/2017
We currently have two children attending JBE, with another starting next year. The teachers, administrators, and staff all seem to know every child, and many parents, by name. They stress leadership skills at an early age, and proudly recognize children for adhering to those principles. There are ma...
5.0 parent
1/20/2017
My name is Whitney Johnson my daughter has been attending James B Edwards since 2013 and ever since she was there they give the most education that you could possibly want your child to receive when attending a school I love this school that go above and beyond for the children she's been here from...

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James B. Edwards Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Mount Pleasant, SC and is served by the Charleston County School District in South Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 763 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. James B. Edwards Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lucy Garrett Beckham High School, Trident Academy, University School of the Lowcountry, and more. Learn more about what Mount Pleasant has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James B. Edwards Elementary School.

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