Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, St. James Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
St. James Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. James Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend St. James Elementary School?
665 students attend St. James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of St. James Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Elementary School?
St. James Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does St. James Elementary School offer ?
St. James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is St. James Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
