James B. Edwards Elementary School

About James B. Edwards Elementary School

James B. Edwards Elementary School is a leader among Elementary Schools in South Carolina for its focus on academics and a welcoming, community-oriented culture. At James B. Edwards Elementary School, approximately 760 students enrolled in grades PK–5 attend the school, and the school outperforms state averages; almost 70% of the students are proficient in math, while 73% are proficient in reading. The school has multiple literacy programs with interventions like LETRS and Orton-Gillingham to support student success. The school also utilizes small class settings of no greater than 15:1 student-teacher ratios for direct teaching to students. James B. Edwards Elementary School plans to build and occupy a brand new modern facility. James B. Edwards Elementary School is continuing to grow while keeping student achievement as the focus of the school culture. Families and educators believe that James B. Edwards Elementary School is one of the most reliable and inspiring Elementary Schools in South Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

885 VON KOLNITZ RD MT. PLEASANT SC 29464

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Phone

(843) 849-2805

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Website

https://www.ccsdschools.com/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%

Reading 46%

State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.

50

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

763

Total Students

$66102

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 84 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at James B. Edwards Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

84

of 104 in South Carolina

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 82.7%

Asian 1%

Hispanic 4.2%

Black 6.7%

Two+ Races 5%

Native Am. 1%

White

82.7%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

4.2%

Black

6.7%

Two+ Races

5%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 763

46%

351 Female

54%

412 Male

Student Population

763 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

693 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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FAQ

Q1: Is James B. Edwards Elementary one of the highest rated elementary schools in South Carolina?

Ans. That is correct; it has been rated highly for academics, language programs, and community support.

Q2: What curriculum does James B. Edwards Elementary use?

Ans. The curriculum is based on the South Carolina standards, but has added language learning.

Q3: Will my child be able to take the bus to James B. Edwards Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the bus will pick them up if you live in the school zone.

Q4: What ages attend James B. Edwards Elementary?

Ans. James B. Edwards Elementary is for kindergarten through 5th grade, which usually would be ages 5-11.

Q5: Is there a place for kids to go after school at James B. Edwards Elementary?

Ans. Yes! There are clubs for you to do schoolwork, art, and community support.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say