J. Wallace James Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 795 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 183rd out of 778 elementary schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1500 W. Willow St., Scott, LA 70583
- Principal or Admin: Dana H Schmersahl
- Fax: (337) 264-1607
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Lafayette Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,107
- Graduation Rate: 68.1%
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.6
- Enrolled Students: 29,905
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 795
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 55.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 376 (47.3%)
- Females: 419 (52.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 120 (15.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 414 (52.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 534 (67.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Black | 365 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 1.3% |
| White | 415 | 52.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 57 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 112 | 14.1% |
| 1st Grade | 110 | 13.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 121 | 15.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 120 | 15.1% |
| 4th Grade | 134 | 16.9% |
| 5th Grade | 141 | 17.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 72%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:28%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $39,550
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,742 | 43% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,118 | 57% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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