J. Wallace James Elementary School

939 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J. Wallace James Elementary School, located in Scott, Louisiana, serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education within the Lafayette Parish School System. The school is known for fostering a community-oriented environment, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its student body. It serves students from diverse backgrounds, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

Beyond academics, the school actively promotes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, school spirit initiatives, and community involvement. Being situated in Scott, the school often reflects the local culture and values of the area, maintaining strong partnerships with parents and community members to ensure a holistic approach to student success. With a focus on building core skills in literacy and mathematics, J. Wallace James Elementary strives to create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere for all its learners.

939

Total Students

57.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Wallace James Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	32
Black	424
Asian	9
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
450 (47.9 %)
Black
424 (45.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (3.4 %)
Two or More
22 (2.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	939
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 134

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 154

Grade 5 164

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. Wallace James Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	134
Grade 1	142
Grade 2	142
Grade 3	146
Grade 4	154
Grade 5	164

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. Wallace James Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	51.5%
Male	455	48.5%

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