What grades does St James Elementary serve?

St James Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Denver area.

Where is St James Elementary located?

St James Elementary is a rural school in Denver, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary is 17.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Denver, NC?

Schools in Denver include St James Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Denver area.

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St James Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Denver, North Carolina|Lincoln County Schools

Denver, NC 28037

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

LIM Training (Full Planning)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

All Pro Dads BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

Sep

Tue

Mandatory Workday/ Conferences- No school for studentsStaff DayDistrict-wide

Sep

Fri

Teacher Assistant DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

All Pro Dads BreakfastBreakDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Mandatory Workday/Staff DevelopmentStaff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

665

Student:Teacher

17.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

Lincoln County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

28.6%

Phone

(704)736-1958

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

68%

88th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

71%

91th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

2.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

64 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

596

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

43.95

88% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.090000004

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,722

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,821

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$11,879

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 63%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$382,567

-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr

Charlotte, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

10.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,771

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,653

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

595 (36%)

Speech/Language Impairment

361 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

252 (15%)

Autism

189 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

133 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

653

Current enrollment

Stable(+10% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

LIM Training (Full Planning)

Staff Day

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

All Pro Dads Breakfast

Break

Tue, Sep 22, 2026

Mandatory Workday/ Conferences- No school for students

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lincoln County Schools. St James Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL- Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	MTSS meeting (K-2 teachers with Hollis Baker)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	LIM Training (Full Planning)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	All Pro Dads BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Mandatory Workday/ Conferences- No school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Teacher Assistant DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	All Pro Dads BreakfastDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Mandatory Workday/Staff DevelopmentDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Mandatory Workday- No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—