James Simons Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 280 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 393rd out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 741 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
- Principal or Admin: William Dixon
- Fax: (843) 720-3128
- Website: www.ccsdschools.com
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Charleston County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,312
- Dropout Rate: 3.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.5
- Enrolled Students: 43,063
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 280
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 145 (51.8%)
- Females: 135 (48.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 13 (4.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 240 (85.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 253 (90.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 273 | 97.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 4 | 1.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 56 | 20.0% |
| Kindergarten | 28 | 10.0% |
| 1st Grade | 41 | 14.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 35 | 12.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 31 | 11.1% |
| 4th Grade | 30 | 10.7% |
| 5th Grade | 35 | 12.5% |
| 6th Grade | 24 | 8.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 46%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:54%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $39,605
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $31,459 | 39% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $44,876 | 61% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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