JAMES ELEM.

JAMES ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KANSAS CITY 33 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 309 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, JAMES ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Elementary School, located at 5810 Scarritt Avenue in the Historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is a public elementary school serving students within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. The school is situated in a culturally diverse and densely populated urban community, reflecting the demographic variety of the surrounding Kansas City area. As an educational institution, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while often emphasizing community engagement to support the needs of its neighborhood families.

The school operates within a district that has undergone significant efforts to improve academic standards and modernize facilities. James Elementary is noted for being part of a district that prioritizes equitable access to resources, often serving a student population that benefits from specialized programs, such as English Language Learner (ELL) support and free or reduced-price meal services. By fostering an environment centered on student growth, the school serves as a vital anchor for the local community, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact JAMES ELEM. at (816) 418-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.