- James Island Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mt. Zion Elementary (526:1 vs. 231:1).
- Mt. Zion Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than James Island Elementary (91 vs. 21).
- James Island Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mt. Zion Elementary (95 vs. 51).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
James Island Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Mt. Zion Elementary (95 vs. 51).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
James Island Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Mt. Zion Elementary (48 vs. 19).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Mt. Zion Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than James Island Elementary (91 vs. 21).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
James Island Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Mt. Zion Elementary (526:1 vs. 231:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 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
James Island Elementary
$16,634.96
Mt. Zion Elementary
$16,634.96
Local revenue share
James Island Elementary
58.6%
Mt. Zion Elementary
58.6%
State revenue share
James Island Elementary
27.6%
Mt. Zion Elementary
27.6%
Federal revenue share
James Island Elementary
13.8%
Mt. Zion Elementary
13.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
James Island Elementary
24.3%
Mt. Zion 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.