- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St James, MO
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Lucy Wortham James Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292925001873
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucy Wortham James Elem. earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in St James · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucy Wortham James Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Wortham James Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St James, MO.
School address
District: St. James R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292925001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lucy Wortham James Elem. shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 292925001873 · St James, MO Other · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 11.3:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: St. James High (509 students)
Lucy Wortham James Elem. shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lucy Wortham James Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
681 students
- St. James High
St. James High
509 students
- St. James Midd
St. James Middle
369 students
What this shows Lucy Wortham James Elem. reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucy Wortham James Elem. compares
Lucy Wortham James Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Lucy Wortham James Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. James R-I reports $13,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucy Wortham James Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. James Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucy Wortham James Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucy Wortham James Elem.
How many students attend Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
Lucy Wortham James Elem. has 681 students enrolled. It is a public school in St James, MO. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Wortham James Elem. is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
40.6% of students at Lucy Wortham James Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Lucy Wortham James Elem. is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in St James, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
Lucy Wortham James Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Lucy Wortham James Elem. rank among public schools in St James?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Wortham James Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in St James, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in St. James R-I?
Besides Lucy Wortham James Elem., St. James R-I also operates St. James High (509 students) and St. James Middle (369 students). See the St. James R-I district page for the complete list.