St James Elementary

1774 St James Church Road
Denver, NC 28037

(704)736-1958

653 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.

653

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St James Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	62
Black	23
Asian	8
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

White
520 (79.6%)
Hispanic
62 (9.5%)
Two or More
38 (5.8%)
Black
23 (3.5%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
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:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 4

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 112

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 118