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Pre-K has the most students with 52, far more than any other grade at St. James Elementary School.

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Student Body

Total Students

249 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

37%

State avg.: 27%

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Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

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National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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None / Rolling

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St. James School is an integral part of the St. James Parish and community, serving elementary education grades K-8 since 1957.
We create an atmosphere for learning based upon respect, discipline, and order.
The goal of a St. James education is to prepare our youth to assume the duties of a knowledgeable Christian member of his/her family, school, and community.
Small class size, individual attention, convenient morning or afternoon sessions available.
Goal - to help your child gain self-confidence, become more independent and develop interpersonal skills.
Program - formal religion program, letter recognition, math skills, writing skills, and computer skills.

St. James School is an integral part of the St. James Parish and community, serving elementary education grades K-8 since 1957.
We create an atmosphere for learning based upon respect, discipline, and order.
The goal of a St. James education is to prepare our youth to assume the duties of a knowledgeable Christian member of his/her family, school, and community.
Small class size, individual attention, convenient morning or afternoon sessions available.
Goal - to help your child gain self-confidence, become more independent and develop interpersonal skills.
Program - formal religion program, letter recognition, math skills, writing skills, and computer skills.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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