Excellent
#34 of 863 schools in MS
Top 4% in state
A W James Elementary School
Elementary School · Sunflower Cty Cons School District · Drew, MS
A Sunflower Cty Cons School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 SOUTH BLVD, Drew, MS 38737
- Math 50% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at A W James Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 32 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where A W 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low241/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,696
Median home value
$81,500
Median rent
$653/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
43.6%
Poverty rate
39.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38737; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Sunflower AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| Lockard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–3 | Not available | 382 | Compare → |
| Moorhead Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | Not available | 220 | Compare → |
| Rosser Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–K | Not available | 91 | 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.
Sunflower Cty Cons School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
A W James Elementary School is listed in SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A W James Elementary School
A W James Elementary School is a public elementary school in Drew, MS, part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District, serving approximately 203 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A W James Elementary School
What grades does A W James Elementary School serve?
A W James Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend A W James Elementary School?
A W James Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A W James Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A W James Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A W James Elementary School rank in MS?
A W James Elementary School ranks #34 of 863 schools in MS.
What is A W James Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
A W James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 A W James Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A W James Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is A W James Elementary School a charter school?
No, A W James Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A W James Elementary School a Title I school?
No, A W James Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A W James Elementary School?
100.0% of students at A W 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
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sunflower County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (662) 745-8892
- Area population (ZIP 38737)
- 3,150
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38737; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.