ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
St James Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln County Schools school district, located in Denver, NC with about 570 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, St James Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
St. James Elementary School, located in Denver, North Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the local Lincoln County school community. Situated in a growing suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The campus is known for its focus on foundational academic growth, striving to balance rigorous curriculum standards with the social and emotional development necessary for young learners to succeed.
Beyond its academic mission, St. James Elementary is deeply rooted in the tight-knit character of the Denver community. The school places a strong emphasis on building partnerships between teachers, parents, and local families to create a collaborative educational experience. By maintaining a student-centered approach and encouraging active community involvement, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity that prepares its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact St James Elementary at (704) 736-1958 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 736-1958
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Denver, NC with about 570 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lincoln County Schools
- Total Students:
- 570
- Teachers:
- 31.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 570 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.