Enrollment
328
Elementary
DISTRICT 424 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KANSAS CITY 33·NCES 291640000837
JAMES ELEMENTARY
5810 SCARRITT, KANSAS CITY, MO 64123 · (816) 418-3650 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL328 STUDENTS
D
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Scored higher than 14% of Missouri public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
328 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 38 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 39 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 48 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 33 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 46 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 42 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (44) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (42).
Student demographics
50%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
14.4%
MO avg 44.9% . -0.6pp since 2021
Math
18.2%
MO avg 43.8% . +0.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 14 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 18 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 3.8% | 10.6% | 46.5% | 38.9% |
| Math | 6.8% | 11.4% | 32.8% | 48.8% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| 2023-24 | 17.7% | 23.9% |
| 2022-23 | 15.1% | 18.6% |
| 2021-22 | 15.0% | 18.0% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
16.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
22.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 17% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 22% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like JAMES ELEMENTARY
JAMES ELEMENTARY's state test result (16.6% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES ELEMENTARY this school | 328 | 100.0% | 16.6% |
| NAHED CHAPMAN NEW AMERICAN ACA ST. LOUIS | 332 | 100.0% | N/A |
| TRAILWOODS ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 388 | 100.0% | 13.7% |
| CARVER DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL KANSAS CITY | 468 | 100.0% | 25.8% |
| ROGERS ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY | 592 | 100.0% | 12.1% |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY KANSAS CITY | 594 | 100.0% | 33.5% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where JAMES ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 16.6% | #912 of 1,002 | #105 of 126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 18.2% | #890 of 1,019 ▼ 62 | #99 of 126 ▼ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 14.4% | #956 of 1,018 ▼ 30 | #111 of 126 ▼ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.2pp | #396 of 943 | #60 of 124 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 328 | #607 of 1,294 | #91 of 139 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #774 of 950 | #92 of 124 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.9% | #332 of 953 | #89 of 124 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #104 of 1,165 | #27 of 136 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.1% | #156 of 251 | #25 of 37 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
328
+99 (+43%) vs 2020
-16% since 1990-91, when it was 392
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 10.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 328 | 22.5 | 14.6:1 | 100% (328) |
| 2023-24 | 261 | 22.6 | 11.6:1 | 100% (261) |
| 2022-23 | 207 | 22.6 | 9.2:1 | 99% (204) |
| 2020-21 | 229 | 23 | 10.0:1 | 99% (226) |
| 2017-18 | 309 | 26 | 11.9:1 | 100% (309) |
| 2015-16 | 402 | 27 | 14.9:1 | 99% (399) |
| 2010-11 | 425 | 25 | 17.0:1 | 82% (348) |
| 2000-01 | 426 | 24 | 17.8:1 | 84% (356) |
| 1990-91 | 392 | 31 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for JAMES ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (309 to 328); teachers down 13% (26 to 22.5).
About JAMES ELEMENTARY
In KANSAS CITY, Missouri, JAMES ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary school. It teaches 328 students in pre-K through 6.
JAMES ELEMENTARY reports to KANSAS CITY 33, which has 31 schools and 15,079 students.
The student body at JAMES ELEMENTARY is 68% Hispanic. The school is also 15% Black, 9% Asian, and 6% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 11%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 50, compared with 70 nationally.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. The school has 22.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Missouri is 12.4:1. In all, 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 60% average for public schools in Jackson County.
JAMES ELEMENTARY earns a D on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 14% of Missouri public elementary schools.
Test results at JAMES ELEMENTARY are 5.8 points below what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (16.6% actual, 22.4% predicted).
American Community Survey estimates for Jackson County show that median household income comes to about $68,577, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Jackson County counts 244 public schools with about 105,714 students.
JAMES ELEMENTARY's closest public school neighbor is GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY, about 0.8 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools. Ranking the closest schools with test data puts JAMES ELEMENTARY at 9th of 9.
JAMES ELEMENTARY falls in the City: Large locale category, used for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21 the school reported 229 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 328. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The school's ratio increased from 10.0:1 to 14.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion board for JAMES ELEMENTARY is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KANSAS CITY 33
- EAST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,155 students
- LINCOLN COLLEGE PREP.High · 997 students
- M. L. KING ELEMENTARYElementary · 768 students
- NORTHEAST HIGHHigh · 732 students
- PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTSHigh · 669 students
- NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 607 students
Other schools in KANSAS CITY
- STALEY HIGHHigh · 2,091 students
- PARK HILL HIGHHigh · 1,947 students
- OAK PARK HIGHHigh · 1,755 students
- NORTH KANSAS CITY HIGHHigh · 1,719 students
- RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,299 students
- WINNETONKA HIGHHigh · 1,238 students
Other James Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named James Elementary. JAMES ELEMENTARY is the 4th largest of the 5.
- James Elementary SchoolPRINCETON, TX · 477 students
- JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAMPA, FL · 388 students
- JAMES ELEMENTARYPORTALES, NM · 364 students
- James Elementary SchoolOttumwa, IA · 249 students
Nearby schools
- GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY0.8 mi · 406
- NORTHEAST HIGH0.8 mi · 732
- NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi · 607
- FRONTIER STEM HIGH SCHOOL1.2 mi · 401
- GUADALUPE CENTERS ELEMENTARY1.5 mi · 801
- FRONTIER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION1.6 mi · 645
Frequently asked questions
About JAMES ELEMENTARYHow many students attend JAMES ELEMENTARY?
JAMES ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 328 students in grades PK-06.
Is JAMES ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
JAMES ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at JAMES ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at JAMES ELEMENTARY is approximately 14.6:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at JAMES ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at JAMES ELEMENTARY are roughly 6% White, 68% Hispanic, 15% Black, 9% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is JAMES ELEMENTARY in?
JAMES ELEMENTARY is part of KANSAS CITY 33.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.