St James Elementary

1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037

(704)736-1958

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

633

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St James Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	494
Hispanic	57
Black	34
Asian	12
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
494 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
57 (9.0 %)
Black
34 (5.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.4 %)
Asian
12 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)736-1958
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 2

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for St James Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for St James Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	49%
Male	323	51%

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