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St. James Elementary School

1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 633 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 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

St. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
St. James Elementary School's student population of 633 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
633 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#340 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of St. James Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of St. James Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in St. James Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in St. James Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of St. James Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Elementary School's ranking?
St. James Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are St. James Elementary School often compared to?
St. James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Springs Elementary School, Catawba Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
633 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 Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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?
St. James Elementary School is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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