James Simons Montessori

392 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

James Simons Elementary, located in the historic downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th. As part of the Charleston County School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a structured, community-centered learning environment. It prides itself on being a neighborhood school that works to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students, often emphasizing strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the local community to support student growth.

The school is particularly recognized for its commitment to the arts and its efforts to integrate creative learning into the core curriculum. Through various initiatives, James Simons aims to foster a culture of inquiry and inclusivity, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. By leveraging its unique location in the heart of the city, the school frequently engages with local resources and community organizations to provide students with a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the classroom walls.

392

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Simons Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	34
Black	111
Asian	3
Two or More	25

White
219 (55.9%)
Black
111 (28.3%)
Hispanic
34 (8.7%)
Two or More
25 (6.4%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charleston 01
Phone:	(843)724-7763
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 93

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Simons Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	93
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	15
Grade 8	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Simons Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	49.5%
Male	198	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)