Philip Simmons Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Wando, South Carolina 29492 · Berkeley 01
#169 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina
#13312 of 50,301 nationally
About Philip Simmons Elementary
Philip Simmons Elementary is a public elementary located in Wando, in the Berkeley 01 school district of South Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 169th of 688 ranked elementary schools in South Carolina. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 2 schools in Wando; Philip Simmons Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Philip Simmons Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Philip Simmons Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Philip Simmons Middle
Wando · Public middle · Grades 5–8
473 students · 0 m away
Philip Simmons High
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students · 1.0 km away
Belle Hall Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 7.3 km away
Thomas C. Cario Middle
Mt. Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,105 students · 7.8 km away
Charles Pinckney Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
644 students · 7.9 km away
Laurel Hill Primary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
691 students · 8.3 km away
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Mt. Pleasant · Charter high · Grades 9–12
623 students · 8.4 km away
Daniel Island School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,151 students · 8.5 km away
Laing Middle
Mount Pleasant · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students · 9.3 km away
Jennie Moore Elementary
Mt. Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
993 students · 9.3 km away
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536 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Philip Simmons Elementary a good school?
Philip Simmons Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #169 of 688 in South Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Philip Simmons Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Philip Simmons Elementary ranks #169 of 688 elementary schools in South Carolina and #13312 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Philip Simmons Elementary?
Philip Simmons Elementary had 535 students in 2025.
Is Philip Simmons Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Philip Simmons Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Philip Simmons Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Philip Simmons Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.