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#530 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 41% in state
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Elementary School · Lafayette Parish · Scott, LA
A Lafayette Parish elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1500 W. Willow St., Scott, LA 70583
- Math 46% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J. Wallace James Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J. Wallace James Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,299/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scott), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,856
Median home value
$130,400
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70583; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 970 | Compare → |
| Alice N. Boucher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Myrtle Place Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #26 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Wallace James Elementary School is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Wallace James Elementary School
J. Wallace James Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scott, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 936 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Wallace James Elementary School
What grades does J. Wallace James Elementary School serve?
J. Wallace James Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend J. Wallace James Elementary School?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 936 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Wallace James Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Wallace James Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Wallace James Elementary School rank in LA?
J. Wallace James Elementary School ranks #530 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is J. Wallace James Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Wallace James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at J. Wallace James Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J. Wallace James Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is J. Wallace James Elementary School a charter school?
No, J. Wallace James Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Wallace James Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J. Wallace James Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. Wallace James Elementary School?
54.6% of students at J. Wallace James Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 936
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.7%
- Phone
- (337) 521-7700
- Area population (ZIP 70583)
- 8,670
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70583; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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