Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. James Santee Elementary-middle ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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St. James Santee Elementary-middle's student population of 170 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
St. James Santee Elementary-middle ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Santee Elementary-middle is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1118 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
85%
31%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is St. James Santee Elementary-middle's ranking?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle is ranked #1036 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend St. James Santee Elementary-middle?
170 students attend St. James Santee Elementary-middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of St. James Santee Elementary-middle students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. James Santee Elementary-middle?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Santee Elementary-middle offer ?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is St. James Santee Elementary-middle part of?
St. James Santee Elementary-middle is part of Charleston 01 School District.
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