- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Drew, MS
A W James Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for A W James Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280018701410
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A W James Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 219
- students enrolled
A W James Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280018701410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
A W James Elementary School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 280018701410 · Drew, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry High School (465 students)
A W James Elementary School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.8 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
A W James Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gentry High Sc
Gentry High School
465 students
- Lockard Elemen
Lockard Elementary School
393 students
- Robert L Merri
Robert L Merritt Junior High School
341 students
- Thomas E. Edwa
Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School
331 students
- Ruleville Cent
Ruleville Central Elem School
271 students
- This school
A W James Elementary School
219 students
What this shows A W James Elementary School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How A W James Elementary School compares
A W James Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,163
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, A W James Elementary School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunflower Cty Cons School District reports $14,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A W James Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L Merritt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas E. Edwards Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruleville Central Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A W James Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about A W James Elementary School
How many students attend A W James Elementary School?
A W James Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Drew, MS. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A W James Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A W James Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A W James Elementary School?
100.0% of students at A W James Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A W James Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at A W James Elementary School is African American at 94.5% of enrollment, in Drew, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A W James Elementary School?
A W James Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Sunflower Cty Cons School District?
Besides A W James Elementary School, Sunflower Cty Cons School District also operates Gentry High School (465 students), Lockard Elementary School (393 students), and Robert L Merritt Junior High School (341 students). See the Sunflower Cty Cons School District district page for the complete list.