Serving 939 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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J. Wallace James Elementary School's student population of 939 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 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
#184 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
45%
41%
White
48%
42%
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
52%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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J. Wallace James Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School?
939 students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of J. Wallace James Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Wallace James Elementary School?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than 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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