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Public School | Grades PK-6 | Charleston

James Simons Elementary School is located in Charleston, SC and is one of 53 elementary schools in Charleston School District. It is a public school that serves 220 students in grades PK-6.

James Simons Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of South Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See James Simons Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, James Simons Elementary School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about James Simons Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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741 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

(843) 805-6715

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The Charleston Catholic School 0.1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
New Israel Christian School 0.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Sanders-Clyde Elementary School 0.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Mitchell Elementary School 0.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Charleston Develop. Charter School 0.7 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 220

46% 54%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, James Simons Elementary School had 85% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. South Carolina had 54% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

95%

White

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Charleston District Spending

$9,630Per Pupil

The Charleston spends $9,630 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Charleston District

9:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, James Simons Elementary School had 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The South Carolina average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the PASS

What is it?

The Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, writing, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the PACT

What is it?

The Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English/language arts, math, social studies, and science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

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29%

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Social Studies

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85%

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English Language Arts

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