Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.w. James Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A.w. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
A.w. James Elementary School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
A.w. James Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A.w. James Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 795 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
95%
45%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A.w. James Elementary School's ranking?
A.w. James Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend A.w. James Elementary School?
219 students attend A.w. James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of A.w. James Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A.w. James Elementary School?
A.w. James Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does A.w. James Elementary School offer ?
A.w. James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A.w. James Elementary School part of?
A.w. James Elementary School is part of Sunflower County Consolidated School District.
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