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A W James Elementary School vs. Carver Elementary School

Should you attend A W James Elementary School or Carver Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
A W James Elementary School
400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Carver Elementary School
404 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

A W James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Carver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 203 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A W James Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Serving 257 students in grades 4-6, Carver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
4-6
Total Students
203 students
257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at A W James Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at A W James Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at A W James Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at A W James Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#305 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
#614 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of A W James Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(22-23 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A W James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MS)
29%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A W James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in MS)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at A W James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of A W James Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carver Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
15
-
Kindergarten Students
32
-
Grade 1 Students
33
-
Grade 2 Students
36
-
Grade 3 Students
26
-
Grade 4 Students
26
69
Grade 5 Students
25
81
Grade 6 Students
-
99
Ungraded Students
10
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at A W James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
94%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at A W James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at A W James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at A W James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.12
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of A W James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at A W James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sunflower Cty Cons School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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