Jane Edwards Elementary

1960 Jane Edwards Road
Edisto Island, SC 29438

92 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jane Edwards Elementary School is a rural public school located on Edisto Island, South Carolina, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As the primary educational institution for the local community, it operates within the Charleston County School District and is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its unique coastal location to foster a sense of community engagement and environmental awareness among its diverse student body.

Beyond core academics, Jane Edwards Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that incorporates social-emotional development and individualized instruction. Because of its size, the school is able to offer a personalized approach where teachers can closely monitor student progress and maintain strong partnerships with local families. The school acts as a central hub for Edisto Island, often reflecting the values and traditions of the surrounding community while striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jane Edwards Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	11
Black	36
Two or More	5

White
40 (43.5%)
Black
36 (39.1%)
Hispanic
11 (12.0%)
Two or More
5 (5.4%)

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)559-4171
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
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 13

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 9