A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District school district, located in DREW, MS with about 305 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 18 teachers, A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
A.W. James Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Drew, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Sunflower County Consolidated School District. Situated at 400 South Blvd, the school is central to the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. Its mission aligns with the broader goals of the Sunflower County school system, which emphasizes improving student achievement, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing children for success in their middle and high school years.
The school operates within a district that is deeply committed to revitalizing its academic programming and addressing the unique needs of its student population in the Mississippi Delta. By maintaining a presence under the Sunflower County Consolidated School District, A.W. James Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at curriculum development and resource allocation. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and administrative updates through the district’s official website at http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us.
For more information, contact A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (662) 745-8892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DREW, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
http://www.sunflower.k12.ms.us
A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DREW, MS with about 305 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 305
- Teachers:
- 18.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 305 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.1%
- White
- 4.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.