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James Elementary

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James Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 207. The school is part of the Kansas City 33 school district, which is ranked 338 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 39.6% to 55.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of the nearby schools in the same district. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, is also consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 4th-grade math proficiency rate was 20.1%, compared to 44.4% for the state and 17.1% for the district. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also lower than the state averages for those subgroups.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at James Elementary, with an average of $22,068 per student in the 2021-2022 school year, the school's academic outcomes remain poor. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the district's resource allocation and the need to explore alternative strategies or interventions to address the underlying issues. Some of the nearby charter schools, such as Frontier School Of Innovation and Scuola Vita Nuova Charter, have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to James Elementary and the other district schools, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing more effective educational approaches for the student population in this area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5810 Scarritt
       Kansas City, MO  64123-1532

(816) 418-3650

District: Kansas City 33

SchoolDigger Rank:
770th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,068 Help


Students who attend James Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Middle School
High:    Northeast High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  207

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.7%
Asian:
12.6%
African American:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details James Elementary ranks worse than 85% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 7th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Kansas City 33 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details James Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Kansas City 33 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Elementary is $22,068, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Kansas City 33 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Elementary 770th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See James Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kansas City 33:

SchoolDigger ranks Kansas City 33 338th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.14 1041st 1074 3.1%
2007 18.26 990th 1080 8.3%
2008 10.10 1036th 1084 4.4%
2009 9.79 999th 1053 5.1%
2010 18.99 950th 1066 10.9%
2011 23.79 932nd 1088 14.3%
2012 30.77 864th 1085 20.4%
2013 30.91 870th 1108 21.5%
2014 36.91 769th 1089 29.4%
2015 36.31 754th 1058 28.7%
2016 37.09 598th 865 30.9%
2017 23.65 857th 1032 17.0%
2018 34.99 715th 1045 31.6%
2019 23.11 862nd 1052 18.1%
2021 6.21 856th 901 5.0%
2022 10.32 820th 908 9.7%
2023 15.44 771st 898 14.1%
2024 15.88 770th 906 15.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.58 42nd 52 19.2%
2023 44.43 24th 50 52.0%
2024 40.67 27th 54 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.48 380th 887 57.2%
2019 37.87 626th 907 31.0%
2021 16.51 522nd 574 9.1%
2022 26.32 421st 532 20.9%
2023 34.91 425th 611 30.4%
2024 33.80 435th 625 30.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.20 43rd 105 59.0%
2019 34.79 86th 120 28.3%
2021 20.67 38th 42 9.5%
2022 33.74 32nd 45 28.9%
2023 36.20 24th 40 40.0%
2024 40.84 26th 45 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for James Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 392 392
1992 266 107 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 203 150 9 21 4 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 188 167 4 34 3 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 158 219 5 35 4 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 158 219 5 35 4 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 181 196 12 47 5 n/a n/a 0 441
1998 174 169 17 55 5 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 218 71 13 104 6 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 224 58 22 164 6 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 168 44 23 185 6 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 109 37 21 218 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 109 37 21 218 2 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 96 36 22 222 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2005 79 26 15 251 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 83 30 13 239 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 70 30 14 229 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 68 24 20 287 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2009 40 29 9 224 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 54 29 9 237 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2011 61 57 19 288 0 0 0 0 425
2012 62 42 17 286 0 0 0 0 407
2013 75 36 35 312 1 0 0 0 459
2014 69 36 26 237 1 0 1 0 370
2015 56 36 32 247 0 2 6 0 379
2016 55 41 29 267 0 7 3 0 402
2017 44 28 21 261 0 4 6 0 364
2018 35 31 21 218 0 3 1 0 309
2019 24 45 19 214 0 1 0 0 303
2020 21 40 20 183 0 6 0 0 270
2021 21 39 17 149 0 3 0 0 229
2022 15 42 20 150 1 4 4 0 236
2023 17 25 26 134 0 2 3 0 207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 392 31.2 12.5 n/a
1992 407 31.5 12.9 n/a
1993 387 31.5 12.3 69.3
1994 396 27.9 14.2 77
1995 421 29.5 14.3 79.6
1996 421 29.5 14.3 79.6
1997 441 28.5 15.5 79.4
1998 420 26.3 16.0 79.5
1999 412 26.9 15.3 82.3
2000 474 26.8 17.7 69.4
2001 426 24.2 17.6 83.6
2002 387 26.1 14.8 91.7
2003 387 26.1 14.8 91.7
2004 377 25.1 15.0 91.2
2005 371 26.4 14.1 93.5
2006 365 25.6 14.3 88.8
2007 343 24.5 14.0 91
2008 400 28.7 13.9 79.8
2009 302 21.9 13.8 90.1
2010 329 23.6 13.9 86
2011 425 25.9 16.3 81.9
2012 407 28.4 14.3 87
2013 459 31.2 14.7 n/a
2014 370 29.0 12.7 91.6
2015 379 30.0 12.6 100
2016 402 27.0 14.8 99.3
2017 364 26.6 13.6 100
2018 309 25.9 11.9 100
2019 303 24.0 12.6 99
2020 270 23.9 11.2 98.9
2021 229 23.0 9.9 98.7
2022 236 14.6 16.1 98.7
2023 207 22.6 9.1 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 392 31.2 12.5 n/a
1992 407 31.5 12.9 n/a
1993 387 31.5 12.3 69.3
1994 396 27.9 14.2 77
1995 421 29.5 14.3 79.6
1996 421 29.5 14.3 79.6
1997 441 28.5 15.5 79.4
1998 420 26.3 16.0 79.5
1999 412 26.9 15.3 82.3
2000 474 26.8 17.7 69.4
2001 426 24.2 17.6 83.6
2002 387 26.1 14.8 91.7
2003 387 26.1 14.8 91.7
2004 377 25.1 15.0 91.2
2005 371 26.4 14.1 93.5
2006 365 25.6 14.3 88.8
2007 343 24.5 14.0 91
2008 400 28.7 13.9 79.8
2009 302 21.9 13.8 90.1
2010 329 23.6 13.9 86
2011 425 25.9 16.3 81.9
2012 407 28.4 14.3 87
2013 459 31.2 14.7 n/a
2014 370 29.0 12.7 91.6
2015 379 30.0 12.6 100
2016 402 27.0 14.8 99.3
2017 364 26.6 13.6 100
2018 309 25.9 11.9 100
2019 303 24.0 12.6 99
2020 270 23.9 11.2 98.9
2021 229 23.0 9.9 98.7
2022 236 14.6 16.1 98.7
2023 207 22.6 9.1 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,036 (7.1%) $13,621 (92.9%) $14,658
2020 $1,257 (7.7%) $14,994 (92.3%) $16,251
2021 $1,436 (8.1%) $16,229 (91.9%) $17,664
2022 $3,551 (16.1%) $18,517 (83.9%) $22,068

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 862nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 771st of 898 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Elementary)15.810
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)23.416.1
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4639.7
 6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James Elementary)2510
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)21.217
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Elementary)27.621
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)22.118.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James Elementary)26.616.6
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)2216.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Elementary)5225
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)20.814.7
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (James Elementary)2720
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas City 33)22.822.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James Elementary)3026.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)22.818.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (James Elementary)30.316.6
 13.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas City 33)26.224.3
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (James Elementary)3113.1
 17.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas City 33)25.820.8
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students303207
 31.7%
African American4525
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian1926
 36.8%
Hispanic214134
 37.4%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White2417
 29.2%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%98.6%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about James Elementary

James Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at James Elementary are 65% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% African American, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 207 students attended James Elementary.

Students who attend James Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northeast Middle School
High : Northeast High


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