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#1023 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 46% in state
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
Elementary School · St. James R-i · St. James, MO
A St. James R-i elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
314 S JEFFERSON, St. James, MO 65559
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lucy Wortham James Elem. score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lucy Wortham James Elem. 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. James), 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
$58,641
Median home value
$194,600
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65559; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Circle of St. JamesPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | 2–12 | 2.0 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St. James R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lucy Wortham James Elem. is listed in ST. JAMES R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lucy Wortham James Elem.
Lucy Wortham James Elem. is a public elementary school in St. James, MO, part of St. James R-i, serving approximately 705 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lucy Wortham James Elem.
What grades does Lucy Wortham James Elem. serve?
Lucy Wortham James Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
Lucy Wortham James Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Wortham James Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lucy Wortham James Elem. rank in MO?
Lucy Wortham James Elem. ranks #1,023 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lucy Wortham James Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Lucy Wortham James Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy Wortham James Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lucy Wortham James Elem. a charter school?
No, Lucy Wortham James Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lucy Wortham James Elem. a Title I school?
No, Lucy Wortham James Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lucy Wortham James Elem.?
56.6% of students at Lucy Wortham James Elem. 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
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Phelps County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (573) 265-2300
- Area population (ZIP 65559)
- 9,390
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 65559; 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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