St. Joseph Elementary School

310 Orth St
Yoakum, TX 77995

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic Elementary School educating students in a christian setting that fosters character formation through scholastic excellence and physical, emotional and spiritual growth.

"Be it known to all who enter St. Joseph Catholic School that Christ is the reason for this school.

The unseen but ever present Teacher in its classes, the model of its facility, the inspiration of its students.".

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 110 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

110 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 41%

Students by Grade

St. Joseph Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Teaching the children of God to walk in the footsteps of Christ since 1891

St. Joseph Catholic School is a Catholic Elementary School educating students in a christian setting that fosters character formation through scholastic excellence and physical, emotional and spiritual growth. "Be it known to all who enter St. Joseph Catholic School that Christ is the reason for this school. The unseen but ever present Teacher in its classes, the model of its facility, the inspiration of its students."

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 110 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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