J. Wallace James Elementary School

957 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.

957

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Wallace James Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	40
Black	483
Asian	14
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Black
483 (50.5%)
White
402 (42.0%)
Hispanic
40 (4.2%)
Two or More
16 (1.7%)
Asian
14 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	957
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
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 56

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 143

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 173

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J. Wallace James Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	56
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	144
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	143
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	173

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J. Wallace James Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	502	52.5%
Male	455	47.5%

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