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James B. Edwards Elementary

885 Von Kolnitz Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, United States

+1 (843) 849-2805

7.1

Overall Rating

Location

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James B. Edwards Elementary Overview

About This School

James B. Edwards Elementary is a public elementary in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, serving 767 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 73% in ELA and 68% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 53 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $67,624. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at James B. Edwards Elementary is 55% male and 45% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 81% White, 7% Black, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

767

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

53 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts73%

Mathematics68%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Charleston County

Students per Counselor

767:1

James B. Edwards Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

73%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 80%State Avg: 52%

68%

Mathematics

City Avg: 78%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.5:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

767

Students per Counselor

James B. Edwards Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$67,624

City Avg: $67,624

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor767:1

James B. Edwards Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

55.02%

Male

44.98%

Female

Total Enrollment: 767 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White80.96%

Hispanic5.35%

Asian1.3%

Black7.04%

Two or More Races5.22%

Native American0.13%

James B. Edwards Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James B. Edwards Elementary

Q: What is James B. Edwards Elementary?

A: James B. Edwards Elementary is a elementary public located in Mt. Pleasant.

Q: How many students attend James B. Edwards Elementary?

A: James B. Edwards Elementary has approximately 767 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James B. Edwards Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James B. Edwards Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about James B. Edwards Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James B. Edwards Elementary - Mt. Pleasant, SC

Quick Facts about James B. Edwards Elementary
School Name	James B. Edwards Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	885 Von Kolnitz Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, Mt. Pleasant, SC
County	Charleston County
Phone	+1 (843) 849-2805
Total Students	767
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	53
Rating	7.1/10
ELA Proficiency	73%
Math Proficiency	68%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James B. Edwards Elementary

What is James B. Edwards Elementary?

James B. Edwards Elementary is a elementary public located in Mt. Pleasant.

How many students attend James B. Edwards Elementary?

James B. Edwards Elementary has approximately 767 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James B. Edwards Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James B. Edwards Elementary is 14:1.

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