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James Elementary

701 West 18Th St, Portales, NM 88130, United States

+1 (575) 359-3675

http://www.portalesschools.com/james_elementary_school

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James Elementary Overview

About This School

James Elementary is a public elementary in Portales, New Mexico, serving 364 students in grades 1-K2. The school maintains a 10:1 student-teacher ratio with 35 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $54,883. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 71% Hispanic, 24% White, 2% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 1% Black.

364

Total Students

1-K2

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

35 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

1-K2

County

Roosevelt County

Students per Counselor

364:1

James Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 35%State Avg: 34%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 25%

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Science

Class Information

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

364

Students per Counselor

James Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,883

City Avg: $54,883

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio10:1

Students per Counselor364:1

James Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.55%

Male

49.45%

Female

Total Enrollment: 364 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White24.18%

Hispanic71.43%

Asian0.82%

Black1.37%

Two or More Races1.65%

Native American0.55%

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Frequently Asked Questions About James Elementary

Q: What is James Elementary?

A: James Elementary is a elementary public located in Portales.

Q: How many students attend James Elementary?

A: James Elementary has approximately 364 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at James Elementary is 10:1.

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Detailed Information about James Elementary

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

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About James Elementary - Portales, NM

Quick Facts about James Elementary
School Name	James Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	1-K2
Location	701 West 18Th St, Portales, NM 88130, Portales, NM
County	Roosevelt County
Phone	+1 (575) 359-3675
Total Students	364
Student-Teacher Ratio	10:1
Full-Time Teachers	35
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James Elementary

What is James Elementary?

James Elementary is a elementary public located in Portales.

How many students attend James Elementary?

James Elementary has approximately 364 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at James Elementary is 10:1.

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