J. Wallace James Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scott, Louisiana 70583 · Lafayette Parish
#251 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana
#10130 of 50,301 nationally
About J. Wallace James Elementary School
J. Wallace James Elementary School is a public elementary located in Scott, in the Lafayette Parish school district of Louisiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 957 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 251st of 697 ranked elementary schools in Louisiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 957.
There are 4 schools in Scott; J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J. Wallace James Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 957
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J. Wallace James Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Truman Early Childhood Education Center
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
331 students · 899 m away
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 2.4 km away
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students · 2.5 km away
Lafayette Middle School
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
351 students · 2.8 km away
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Lafayette · Charter other · Grades PK–12
2,177 students · 3.1 km away
Willow Charter Academy
Lafayette · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
605 students · 3.3 km away
Early College Academy
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
257 students · 3.4 km away
Dr. Raphael A. Baranco Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
247 students · 3.7 km away
Northside High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students · 4.1 km away
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Louisiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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969 students
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976 students
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Slidell · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
936 students
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
924 students
Madisonville Elementary School
Madisonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
1,010 students
Hammond Westside Montessori
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,022 students
Frequently asked questions
Is J. Wallace James Elementary School a good school?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 71.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #251 of 697 in Louisiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J. Wallace James Elementary School rank in Louisiana?
J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks #251 of 697 elementary schools in Louisiana and #10130 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School?
J. Wallace James Elementary School had 957 students in 2025.
Is J. Wallace James Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
J. Wallace James Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J. Wallace James Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J. Wallace James Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.