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J. Wallace James Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Scott, Louisiana|Lafayette Parish|Last audited: Not yet synced
Scott, LA 70583
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
936
Student:Teacher
16.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
Lafayette ParishEcon. Disadvantaged
54.6%
Phone
(337)521-7700School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
49%
67th percentile in LA
Math Proficiency
46%
83th percentile in LA
Chronic Absenteeism
2.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Worse than average in LADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,386
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 31%Local 51%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$195,023
+0.0% YoY
Lafayette, LA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
957
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Full School Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, May 4, 2026 | Special Board Meeting |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | Board Insurance Committee Meeting (RESCHEDULED) |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY GRADUATION |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Public Hearing on Budget |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Special Board Meeting to Adopt Budget |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | OVEY COMEAUX HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION |
| Tue, May 19, 2026 | LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION |
Showing 8 events for the 2025-26 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about J. Wallace James Elementary School
Enrollment at J. Wallace James Elementary School stands at 936 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.