James Island Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 582
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 487:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
38 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
7/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
9/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about James Island Elementary School
This school is a life changer for my daughter. The system is efficient and the staff are remarkable. They really work with the children by meeting them where they are at and have so much professionalism and compassion. They could use an update on the tardy/late system to make it easier to do from th
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Posted by a parent on 12/30/2025
The teachers (we just finished year 2 here) are fantastic! They work hard/well with students that struggle and/or have issues! We could not recommend this school more!
Posted by a parent on 6/6/2025
JIES has been amazing for my son who has struggled for several years with behavior. The teachers and team have gone above and beyond to help him. He is now thriving!
Posted by a parent on 3/1/2025
I am so impressed with James Island Elementary! The teachers are fantastic, my son loves the library and other special areas, the school campus is clean and spacious, the field trips take advantage of Charleston’s unique offerings, and I’m amazed at how involved the principal (Ms. Gregory) is with e
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Posted by a parent on 4/19/2023
James Island Elementary School is such a gift. We didn't know much about the school when we moved here. We were so pleasantly surprised by how involved, engaged, and professional the teachers, leadership, and experience has been. Under Principle Ms. Gregory's leadership, the students are the center
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Posted by a parent on 4/19/2023

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