- James B. Edwards Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mt. Pleasant Academy (729:1 vs. 626:1).
- James B. Edwards Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mt. Pleasant Academy (56 vs. 33).
- Mt. Pleasant Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than James B. Edwards Elementary (106 vs. 84).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
James B. Edwards Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mt. Pleasant Academy (56 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Mt. Pleasant Academy reported a higher gifted & talented than James B. Edwards Elementary (106 vs. 84).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Mt. Pleasant Academy reported a higher violent incidents than James B. Edwards Elementary (70 vs. 64).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
James B. Edwards Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mt. Pleasant Academy (729:1 vs. 626:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Mt. Pleasant Academy
$16,634.96
James B. Edwards Elementary
$16,634.96
Local revenue share
Mt. Pleasant Academy
58.6%
James B. Edwards Elementary
58.6%
State revenue share
Mt. Pleasant Academy
27.6%
James B. Edwards Elementary
27.6%
Federal revenue share
Mt. Pleasant Academy
13.8%
James B. Edwards Elementary
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mt. Pleasant Academy
24.3%
James B. Edwards Elementary
24.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Charleston County
$84,320
Charleston County
$84,320
Poverty rate
Charleston County
11.6%
Charleston County
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Charleston County
49%
Charleston County
49%
Unemployment rate
Charleston County
3.4%
Charleston County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.