St James Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, North Carolina 28037 · Lincoln County Schools
#137 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#10546 of 50,301 nationally
About St James Elementary
St James Elementary is a public elementary located in Denver, in the Lincoln County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 653 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 137th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 653.
There are 7 schools in Denver; St James Elementary ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 St James Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near St James Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Lake Preparatory Academy
Denver · Charter other · Grades K–9
402 students · 716 m away
Lincoln Charter School
Denver · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,316 students · 1.7 km away
Catawba Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 3.3 km away
East Lincoln High
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,047 students · 3.5 km away
Rock Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students · 4.9 km away
East Lincoln Middle
Iron Station · Public middle · Grades 6–8
738 students · 7.1 km away
North Lincoln Middle
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 9.9 km away
North Lincoln High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students · 11 km away
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students · 11 km away
Pumpkin Center Primary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
EP Pearce Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Torrence Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Union Elementary
Shallotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students
Rocky River Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
South Johnson Elementary
Laurinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
Weddington Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St James Elementary a good school?
St James Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 St James Elementary rank in North Carolina?
St James Elementary ranks #137 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #10546 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend St James Elementary?
St James Elementary had 653 students in 2025.
Is St James Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
St James Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near St James Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St James Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.