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St. James Elementary

9711 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, United States

+1 (843) 650-8220

6.7

Overall Rating

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St. James Elementary Overview

About This School

St. James Elementary is a public elementary in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, serving 884 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 69% in ELA and 65% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 55 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,026. Support services include one counselor for every 294 students. Students are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, 5% Black, and 2% Asian.

884

Total Students

PK-4

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

55 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts69%

Mathematics65%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Horry County

Students per Counselor

294:1

St. James Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

69%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 62%State Avg: 52%

65%

Mathematics

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.6:1

State Avg: 13.4:1

294

Students per Counselor

St. James Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,026

City Avg: $72,486

State Avg: $67,340

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor294:1

St. James Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.36%

Male

48.64%

Female

Total Enrollment: 884 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White74.55%

Hispanic11.09%

Asian1.7%

Black4.86%

Two or More Races7.35%

Native American0.34%

St. James Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About St. James Elementary

Q: What is St. James Elementary?

A: St. James Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

Q: How many students attend St. James Elementary?

A: St. James Elementary has approximately 884 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at St. James Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about St. James Elementary

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

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About St. James Elementary - Myrtle Beach, SC

Quick Facts about St. James Elementary
School Name	St. James Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	9711 St. James Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, Myrtle Beach, SC
County	Horry County
Phone	+1 (843) 650-8220
Total Students	884
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	55
Rating	6.7/10
ELA Proficiency	69%
Math Proficiency	65%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about St. James Elementary

What is St. James Elementary?

St. James Elementary is a elementary public located in Myrtle Beach.

How many students attend St. James Elementary?

St. James Elementary has approximately 884 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St. James Elementary is 15:1.

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