A W James Elementary School

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A W James Elementary School ranks 175 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A W James Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Drew, Mississippi, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 211. The school is part of the Sunflower City Consolidated School District, which is ranked 88 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A W James Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (94.31%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. However, the school has shown strong performance in several MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test areas, outperforming the district and state averages in many grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 77.8% of 3rd graders proficient or better in MAAP Mathematics, compared to 57.2% for the district and 53.3% for the state. While the school's overall ranking has fluctuated, it has shown signs of improvement, moving from a 1-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024. Additionally, 100% of students at A W James Elementary School receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, A W James Elementary School generally outperforms Ruleville Central Elementary School, which is also in the Sunflower City Consolidated School District, in terms of test scores and overall school ranking. However, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Cleveland School District, such as Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec. Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school, its ability to outperform the district and state averages in many areas is noteworthy, and there may be opportunities for further growth and development as the school continues to improve.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

400 South Blvd
Drew, MS 38737

(662) 745-8892

District: Sunflower City Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,971

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 211

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.3%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A W James Elementary School ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sunflower City Cons School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.39. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.3%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sunflower City Cons School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A W James Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Sunflower City Cons School District. (See more...)

Compare A W James Elementary School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A W James Elementary School is $13,971, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Sunflower City Cons School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

A W James Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sunflower City Cons School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunflower City Cons School District 88^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A W James Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2017	35.31	267^th	406	34.2%
2018	49.45	205^th	404	49.3%
2019	42.08	236^th	397	40.6%
2021	15.66	328^th	381	13.9%
2022	62.66	145^th	382	62.0%
2023	44.32	209^th	377	44.6%
2024	55.39	175^th	390	55.1%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for A W James Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	4	270	9	1	284
2016	10	246	9	1	266
2017	10	262	11	0	283
2018	15	278	12	0	305
2019	13	244	12	0	269
2020	6	241	15	2	264
2021	2	208	6	2	218
2022	3	203	7	4	217
2023	1	199	6	5	211

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 A W James Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	284	16.0	17.7	100
2016	266	16.0	16.6	100
2017	283	17.0	16.5	100
2018	305	18.0	16.8	100
2019	269	17.4	15.4	100
2020	264	18.0	14.6	100
2021	218	18.7	11.6	100
2022	217	16.5	13.1	100
2023	211	18.8	11.2	100

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 A W James Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	284	16.0	17.7	100
2016	266	16.0	16.6	100
2017	283	17.0	16.5	100
2018	305	18.0	16.8	100
2019	269	17.4	15.4	100
2020	264	18.0	14.6	100
2021	218	18.7	11.6	100
2022	217	16.5	13.1	100
2023	211	18.8	11.2	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A W James Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,915
2018	$9,133
2019	$9,470
2020	$11,237
2021	$12,195
2022	$13,971

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A W James Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 236^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 209^th of 377 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A W James Elementary School)	42.5	30.8	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A W James Elementary School)	28.2	65.4	37.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A W James Elementary School)	44.9	50	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (A W James Elementary School)	44.9	66.6	21.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A W James Elementary School)	26.4	32	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (A W James Elementary School)	38.2	28	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (A W James Elementary School)	53	60	7%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	269	211	21.6%
African American	244	199	18.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	1	92.3%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near A W James Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
A W James Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 South Blvd	Drew	38737	Sunflower County	Sunflower City Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 745-8892	211	19	11.2	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	199 (94.3%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	55.4	175^th of 390 public elementary schools	55.1%		44.3	209^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.6%	34	57.7	26.1	53.5		77.8	60.8	57.1		60.7	$13,971
Ruleville Central Elementary School	Public	K-5	410 L F Packer Drive	Ruleville	38771	Sunflower County	Sunflower City Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 756-4276	269	20	13.4	100.0%	6 (2.2%)	259 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	21.2	321^st of 390 public elementary schools	17.7%		39.1	234^th of 377 public elementary schools	37.9%	87	32.6	29.4	27.8		32.6	33.3	44.4		63.9	$11,625
D.M. Smith Elementary	Public	3-6	715 Martin Luther King Dr	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4355	289	24	11.8	100.0%	5 (1.7%)	281 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11.8	360^th of 390 public elementary schools	7.7%		9.6	360^th of 377 public elementary schools	4.5%		20.2	28.6	18.1	12.0	27.5	40.5	29.5	26.6	50.0	$11,887
Hayes Cooper Center For Math School Tec	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	500 Martin L. King	Merigold	38759	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	Yes	No	No	(662) 748-2734	281	25	11.4	100.0%	138 (49.1%)	112 (39.9%)	17 (6.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	63	144^th of 390 public elementary schools	63.1%		72.2	92^nd of 377 public elementary schools	75.6%	52	62.9	42.8	90.3	40.9	45.7	40.0	90.3	59.1	83.8	$11,453
Nailor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 Cross Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4528	237	19	12.7	100.0%	4 (1.7%)	219 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.5%)								(n/a)										$11,646
Pearman Elementary School	Public	1-6	306 Merritt Drive	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-4484	212	16	13.2	100.0%	37 (17.5%)	147 (69.3%)	18 (8.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	12.4	356^th of 390 public elementary schools	8.7%		8.1	365^th of 377 public elementary schools	3.2%	9	40.5	38.7	25.8	19.1	14.0	29.0	19.4	27.7	35.5	$11,013
I T Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Martin L. King Drive	Mound Bayou	38762	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 333-8952	225	18	12.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	224 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28.1	289^th of 390 public elementary schools	25.9%		24.9	302^nd of 377 public elementary schools	19.9%	13	36.0	21.1	42.3	30.0	20.0	31.6	46.1	32.5	73.1	$13,518
Bell Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	1016 Taylor Street	Boyle	38730	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(662) 843-4572	336	26	13.1	100.0%	124 (36.9%)	181 (53.9%)	6 (1.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.5%)	72.9	99^th of 390 public elementary schools	74.6%					(n/a)	59.1	68.5	65.2	46.6	47.7	75.0	67.5	93.3	67.5	$10,769
Parks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1301 Terrace Road	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-3166	213	19	11.3	100.0%	80 (37.6%)	100 (46.9%)	6 (2.8%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.9%)	28.8	284^th of 390 public elementary schools	27.2%		23.6	306^th of 377 public elementary schools	18.8%	22	44.7	50.0	59.1	19.4	31.6	25.0	18.2	29.0	72.7	$13,360
R H Bearden Elementary School	Public	K-6	6442 Friendship Road West	Sumner	38957	Tallahatchie County	West Tallahatchie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 375-9205	253	22	11.4	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	249 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	16.2	344^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.8%		11.7	353^rd of 377 public elementary schools	6.4%	9	26.0	25.0	18.5	21.4	20.0	25.1	29.6	57.1	37.0	$17,184

Frequently Asked Questions about A W James Elementary School

Is A W James Elementary School a good school?

A W James Elementary School ranks 175^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of A W James Elementary School?

Students at A W James Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend A W James Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended A W James Elementary School.

What district is A W James Elementary School in?

Sunflower City Cons School District

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