J. Wallace James Elementary School
Reported Enrollment
939
students
District
Lafayette Parish
County Context Score
21/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1500 W. Willow St., Scott, LA, 70583
School District
Lafayette Parish
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 220087001546
- District ID
- 2200870
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
PK–5
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
939 students
School Setting
City: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
J. Wallace James Elementary School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Lafayette Parish has 49 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 45 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What J. Wallace James Elementary School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Lafayette Parish, Lafayette Parish, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- PK–5 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for J. Wallace James Elementary School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Lafayette Parish.
939 students
J. Wallace James Elementary School reports 939 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 24 other primary schools in Lafayette Parish with enrollment data, 23 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 647 students.
25 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 647 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
45 district schools
Lafayette Parish lists 24 primary, 10 middle, 10 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
24
Middle
10
High
10
Other
1
Nearby context inside Lafayette Parish
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School Profile FAQ
Is J. Wallace James Elementary School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Lafayette Parish.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for J. Wallace James Elementary School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the J. Wallace James Elementary School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare J. Wallace James Elementary School with nearby schools?
J. Wallace James Elementary School should be compared with 25 primary schools in Lafayette Parish, plus other schools in Lafayette Parish. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for J. Wallace James Elementary School?
Before using J. Wallace James Elementary School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Lafayette Parish.
Part of Lafayette Parish
J. Wallace James Elementary School is one of 45 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 32,377 students across 45 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
45
Reported Enrollment
32,377
45 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center8–12 · HighListed only
- Acadian Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Acadiana High School9–12 · HighProfile
- L.J. Alleman Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Alice N. Boucher Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Paul Breaux Middle School5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Broadmoor Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Broussard Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Carencro Middle School5–8 · MiddleListed only
- Carencro Heights Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Woodvale Elementary School
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
Broadmoor Elementary School
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
Lafayette Parish Schools
County Context Score
21/100
County-level composite across 49 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.