Public School Review - Home

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School

314 S Jefferson
Saint James, MO 65559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
View full size Get directions
Rating
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (573) 265-2300
mc.stjschools.org
SAVE SCHOOL
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School serves 784 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lucy Wortham James Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School's student population of 784 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
784 students
This chart display total students of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
94%
70%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.12
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lucy Wortham James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
View Education Department Test Scores
School District Name
St. James R-I School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucy Wortham James Elementary School's ranking?

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Lucy Wortham James Elementary School?

784 students attend Lucy Wortham James Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lucy Wortham James Elementary School?

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Lucy Wortham James Elementary School offer ?

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Lucy Wortham James Elementary School part of?

Lucy Wortham James Elementary School is part of St. James R-I School District.

School Reviews

Review Lucy Wortham James Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Testing Students for Alcohol Use: Violation of Constitutional Rights?
Testing Students for Alcohol Use: Violation of Constitutional Rights?
A private school in Illinois will begin randomly testing students for alcohol use this year, raising the issue of the constitutionality of drug and alcohol testing in schools once again.
Drug Use Among Teens in Public School: Trends, Signs, and Warnings
Learn about how you can spot the troubling signs of drug use among teenagers on public school campuses.
Should 9th Grade be Separate from High School?
Should 9th Grade be Separate from High School?
Learn about the pros and cons of separating 9th grade from high school.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Most Popular Articles

The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Gym Class in Public Schools
 How Diet and Nutrition Impact a Child's Learning Ability
How Diet and Nutrition Impact a Child's Learning Ability
Top School Listings by Category
Top School Listings by Category
 Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
Pros and Cons of Sports Competition at the High School Level
 Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?

More Articles

Local School Topics
About Public Schools
Public School Policies
Public School Jobs
Parenting and Learning Issues

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (MO):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: