James Elementary School
James Elementary School serves 385 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 43%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 53%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)61%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NM state average).
How many students attend James Elementary School?
385 students attend James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of James Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Elementary School?
James Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Elementary School offer ?
James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is James Elementary School part of?
James Elementary School is part of Portales Municipal Schools School District.
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