- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, NC
St James Elementary
Federal NCES profile for St James Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370268002674
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St James Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St James Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St James Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Denver, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268002674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
St James Elementary grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370268002674 · Denver, NC Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 18.1:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
St James Elementary grew from 633 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
St James Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school
St James Elementary
653 students
What this shows St James Elementary reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How St James Elementary compares
St James Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, St James Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St James Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St James Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Denver
3 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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about St James Elementary
How many students attend St James Elementary?
St James Elementary has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, NC. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St James Elementary?
24.3% of students at St James Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St James Elementary?
The largest demographic group at St James Elementary is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Denver, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St James Elementary?
St James Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 St James Elementary rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, St James Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Denver, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides St James Elementary, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.