Serving 926 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
J. Wallace James Elementary School's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Wallace James Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1237 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
43%
42%
White
50%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Wallace James Elementary School's ranking?
J. Wallace James Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are J. Wallace James Elementary School often compared to?
J. Wallace James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L. Leo Judice Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School?
926 students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of J. Wallace James Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Wallace James Elementary School?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does J. Wallace James Elementary School offer ?
J. Wallace James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J. Wallace James Elementary School part of?
J. Wallace James Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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