At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
623
James El: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about James El
James El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Princeton. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Princeton ISD. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.5%) and White (22.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James El
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.4%
- Hispanic67.5%
- Black5.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Princeton ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Godwin El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Green El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
Lacy El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
595 reported students
Smith El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
623 reported students
Harper El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
642 reported students
Mayfield El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
668 reported students
Public schools near James El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper El Elementary · Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 642 | 1.5 mi |
| Mayfield El Elementary · Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 668 | 3 mi |
| Lowe El Elementary · Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 675 | 3 mi |
| Lacy El Elementary · Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 595 | 4 mi |
| Godwin El Elementary · Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 469 | 4.2 mi |
| Smith El Elementary · Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 623 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James El
What grades does James El serve?
James El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Princeton ISD.
How many students attend James El?
James El reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James El?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 477 students and 33.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James El a public, charter, or magnet school?
James El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Princeton ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James El in?
James El is part of Princeton ISD, based in Princeton, TX, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harper El (1.5 mi), Mayfield El (3 mi), Lowe El (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.