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James Elementary

5810 Scarritt, Kansas City, MO 64123, United States

+1 (816) 418-3650

1.7

Overall Rating

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James Elementary Overview

About This School

James Elementary is a public middle in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 328 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 17% proficiency in ELA and 17% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 22 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $64,654. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 68% Hispanic, 15% Black, 9% Asian, 6% White, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

328

Total Students

PK-6

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts17%

Mathematics17%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Jackson County

Students per Counselor

328:1

James Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

17%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 34%State Avg: 42%

17%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.2:1

State Avg: 11.9:1

328

Students per Counselor

James Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$64,654

City Avg: $59,270

State Avg: $57,370

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor328:1

James Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.61%

Male

49.39%

Female

Total Enrollment: 328 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White6.4%

Hispanic68.29%

Asian8.84%

Black14.94%

Two or More Races1.22%

Native American0%

James Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James Elementary

Q: What is James Elementary?

A: James Elementary is a middle public located in Kansas City.

Q: How many students attend James Elementary?

A: James Elementary has approximately 328 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about James Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James Elementary - Kansas City, MO

Quick Facts about James Elementary
School Name	James Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	5810 Scarritt, Kansas City, MO 64123, Kansas City, MO
County	Jackson County
Phone	+1 (816) 418-3650
Total Students	328
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	1.7/10
ELA Proficiency	17%
Math Proficiency	17%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James Elementary

What is James Elementary?

James Elementary is a middle public located in Kansas City.

How many students attend James Elementary?

James Elementary has approximately 328 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James Elementary is 14:1.

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