- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt. Pleasant, SC
James B. Edwards Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James B. Edwards Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144001329
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James B. Edwards Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Mt. Pleasant · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James B. Edwards Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James B. Edwards Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
James B. Edwards Elementary held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 450144001329 · Mt. Pleasant, SC Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 15.7:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
James B. Edwards Elementary held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
James B. Edwards Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 767
James B. Edwards Elementary
767 students
What this shows James B. Edwards Elementary reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How James B. Edwards Elementary compares
James B. Edwards Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 67% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 767 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, James B. Edwards Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James B. Edwards Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James B. Edwards Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Mt. Pleasant
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jennie Moore Elementary
Standard public school
993 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Carolina Park Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hill Primary
Standard public school
691 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Belle Hall Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
East Cooper Montessori Charter
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about James B. Edwards Elementary
How many students attend James B. Edwards Elementary?
James B. Edwards Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt. Pleasant, SC. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B. Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James B. Edwards Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James B. Edwards Elementary?
24.5% of students at James B. Edwards Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James B. Edwards Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James B. Edwards Elementary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B. Edwards Elementary?
James B. Edwards Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James B. Edwards Elementary rank among schools in Mt. Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, James B. Edwards Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Mt. Pleasant, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mt. Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides James B. Edwards Elementary, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.