- Enrollment
- 1,833
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scott, LA
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J. Wallace James Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220087001546
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Wallace James Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Scott · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Wallace James Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Scott, LA.
School address
District: Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220087001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
J. Wallace James Elementary School held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 220087001546 · Scott, LA Other · MID · TRAD
957 enr · 16.8:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (1,833 students)
J. Wallace James Elementary School held near 936 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
J. Wallace James Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
1,833 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,720 students
- Acadiana High
Acadiana High School
1,652 students
- David Thibodau
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
1,362 students
- Milton Element
Milton Elementary School
1,261 students
- This school
J. Wallace James Elementary School
957 students
What this shows J. Wallace James Elementary School reports 957 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Wallace James Elementary School compares
J. Wallace James Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 957 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
957
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, J. Wallace James Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Parish reports $12,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Wallace James Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acadiana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Wallace James Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,261
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Scott
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~957 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Wallace James Elementary School
How many students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has 957 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scott, LA. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 936 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Wallace James Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Wallace James Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Wallace James Elementary School?
52.0% of students at J. Wallace James Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Wallace James Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J. Wallace James Elementary School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Scott, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Wallace James Elementary School?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
How does J. Wallace James Elementary School rank among schools in Scott?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Scott, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lafayette Parish?
Besides J. Wallace James Elementary School, Lafayette Parish also operates Southside High School (1,833 students), Lafayette High School (1,720 students), and Acadiana High School (1,652 students). See the Lafayette Parish district page for the complete list.