J. Wallace James Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025)

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J. Wallace James Elementary School

1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583

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Top 20%

Serving 936 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).

The percentage of students achieving is 50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 936 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
: Top 20% in LA
: 50% (Top 20%)
: 55% (Top 30%)
: 38% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

J. Wallace James Elementary School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	J. Wallace James Elementary School
Pre-K	53
Kind	144
1	138
2	145
3	142
4	155
5	159

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Total Students

936 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School
2023	939
2022	926
2021	882
2020	912
2019	912
2018	923
2017	923
2016	851
2015	882
2014	900
2013	880
2012	898
2011	887
2010	795
2009	796
2008	798
2007	802
2006	748
2005	712
2004	687
2003	753

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School
2023	57
2022	53
2021	51
2020	51
2019	51
2018	53
2017	53
2016	60
2015	55
2014	56
2013	51
2012	61
2011	56
2010	56
2009	58
2008	53
2007	54
2006	50
2005	52
2004	54
2003	48

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School Rankings

J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of J. Wallace James Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (LA)

#184 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School
2022	#184
2021	#266
2019	#421
2018	#374
2017	#342
2016	#252
2015	#422
2014	#343
2013	#351
2012	#320
2011	#301

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(22-23)

50%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	50%	34%	47%
2022	52%	32%	44%
2021	46%	29%	38%
2019	75%	64%	70%
2018	75%	64%	70%
2017	75%	63%	68%
2016	84%	64%	70%
2015	71%	61%	64%
2014	80%	68%	70%
2013	79%	67%	71%
2012	85%	71%	75%

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55%

42%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2022	55%	42%	49%
2021	49%	40%	46%
2019	80%	70%	70%
2018	80%	70%	70%
2017	80%	69%	70%
2016	77%	70%	72%
2015	75%	70%	71%
2014	78%	69%	70%
2013	77%	71%	73%
2012	81%	71%	72%
2011	78%	67%	68%

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38%

27%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2022	38%	27%	32%
2021	33%	26%	29%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	16:1	17:1	18:1
2022	17:1	17:1	18:1
2021	17:1	17:1	18:1
2020	18:1	17:1	18:1
2019	18:1	17:1	18:1
2018	17:1	15:1	18:1
2017	17:1	15:1	18:1
2016	14:1	13:1	15:1
2015	16:1	15:1	15:1
2014	16:1	15:1	16:1
2013	17:1	15:1	16:1
2012	15:1	15:1	15:1
2011	16:1	14:1	15:1
2010	14:1	14:1	15:1
2009	14:1	14:1	14:1
2008	15:1	14:1	14:1
2007	15:1	15:1	15:1
2006	15:1	15:1	15:1
2005	14:1	15:1	14:1
2004	13:1	15:1	14:1
2003	16:1	15:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	1%	2%	2%
2022	2%	2%	2%
2021	2%	2%	3%
2020	2%	2%	2%
2019	2%	2%	2%
2018	1%	2%	2%
2017	1%	2%	2%
2016	1%	2%	3%
2015	1%	2%	3%
2014	1%	2%	2%
2013	2%	2%	3%
2012	1%	2%	3%
2011	1%	1%	3%
2010	1%	2%	3%
2009	1%	1%	3%

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Hispanic

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	4%	11%	11%
2022	3%	9%	10%
2021	2%	9%	9%
2020	4%	7%	8%
2019	4%	7%	8%
2018	2%	6%	7%
2017	2%	6%	7%
2016	1%	6%	6%
2015	1%	6%	7%
2014	2%	5%	5%
2013	2%	4%	5%
2012	2%	4%	4%
2011	2%	3%	3%
2010	1%	3%	3%
2009	1%	3%	3%
2008	1%	3%	3%
2007	1%	2%	3%
2006	2%	2%	2%
2005	2%	2%	2%
2004	1%	2%	1%
2003	2%	2%	1%

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Black

48%

41%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	45%	41%	41%
2022	43%	42%	41%
2021	42%	42%	40%
2020	39%	43%	41%
2019	39%	43%	41%
2018	42%	44%	43%
2017	42%	44%	43%
2016	43%	44%	43%
2015	43%	44%	42%
2014	44%	44%	43%
2013	45%	44%	43%
2012	44%	45%	44%
2011	46%	45%	44%
2010	46%	46%	43%
2009	45%	46%	43%
2008	45%	46%	43%
2007	48%	45%	42%
2006	50%	45%	43%
2005	51%	48%	41%
2004	57%	48%	40%
2003	58%	48%	40%

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White

45%

41%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	48%	42%	43%
2022	50%	43%	44%
2021	51%	43%	45%
2020	50%	44%	46%
2019	50%	44%	46%
2018	51%	45%	46%
2017	51%	45%	46%
2016	51%	45%	47%
2015	52%	45%	47%
2014	51%	47%	49%
2013	51%	48%	49%
2012	51%	47%	49%
2011	50%	49%	50%
2010	52%	48%	51%
2009	53%	49%	51%
2008	53%	49%	52%
2007	51%	50%	53%
2006	48%	51%	54%
2005	47%	48%	56%
2004	42%	48%	57%
2003	40%	48%	57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	2%	3%	3%
2022	2%	3%	3%
2021	3%	3%	3%
2020	5%	3%	3%
2019	5%	3%	3%
2018	4%	2%	2%
2017	4%	2%	2%
2016	4%	2%	1%
2015	3%	2%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.57

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	0.57	0.65	0.65
2022	0.57	0.64	0.63
2021	0.57	0.64	0.63
2020	0.60	0.62	0.62
2019	0.60	0.62	0.62
2018	0.57	0.61	0.60
2017	0.57	0.61	0.60
2016	0.56	0.61	0.59
2015	0.55	0.61	0.58
2014	0.55	0.60	0.58
2013	0.54	0.58	0.58
2012	0.55	0.58	0.57
2011	0.54	0.56	0.56
2010	0.52	0.56	0.56
2009	0.52	0.55	0.55
2008	0.52	0.55	0.55
2007	0.51	0.55	0.54
2006	0.52	0.54	0.54
2005	0.52	0.54	0.53
2004	0.50	0.54	0.52
2003	0.51	0.54	0.52

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

47%

57%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	52%	58%	54%
2022	30%	46%	41%
2021	90%	53%	79%
2020	33%	51%	47%
2019	33%	51%	47%
2018	55%	60%	61%
2017	55%	60%	61%
2016	47%	54%	53%
2015	45%	58%	54%
2014	48%	60%	54%
2013	47%	59%	53%
2012	50%	60%	53%
2011	52%	59%	52%
2010	52%	58%	50%
2009	53%	57%	51%
2008	55%	55%	49%
2007	60%	53%	43%
2006	78%	55%	57%
2005	59%	53%	42%
2004	68%	53%	45%
2003	66%	52%	42%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	J. Wallace James Elementary School	Louisiana	Lafayette Parish School District
2023	12%	4%	6%
2022	1%	2%	1%
2021	1%	2%	2%
2018	6%	3%	2%
2017	6%	3%	2%
2016	11%	5%	4%
2015	11%	6%	7%
2014	12%	7%	8%
2013	13%	7%	8%
2012	13%	7%	8%
2011	13%	7%	8%
2010	15%	8%	9%
2009	17%	8%	9%
2008	15%	8%	8%
2007	14%	8%	8%
2005	10%	8%	8%
2004	10%	8%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lafayette Parish School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. Wallace James Elementary School's ranking?

J. Wallace James Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.

What schools are J. Wallace James Elementary School often compared to?

J. Wallace James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L. Leo Judice Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).

How many students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School?

936 students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

48% of J. Wallace James Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Wallace James Elementary School?

J. Wallace James Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.

What grades does J. Wallace James Elementary School offer ?

J. Wallace James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is J. Wallace James Elementary School part of?

J. Wallace James Elementary School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 936 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
: Top 20%
: 50% (Top 20%)
: 55% (Top 30%)
: 38% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education