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J. Wallace James Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1500 W. Willow St., Scott, LA 70583 · (337) 521-7700 · Part of Lafayette Parish School District
Students
957
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about J. Wallace James Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Louisiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency46%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts49%
State average 40.2%
Location
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1500 W. Willow St., Scott
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K56
Kindergarten142
Grade 1144
Grade 2143
Grade 3143
Grade 4156
Grade 5173
Enrollment over time
882’20
926’21
939’22
936’23
957’24
Up 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 50%White 42%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.