Excellent
#2 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 1% of private schools
St James Catholic School
Elementary School · Gadsden, AL
A private elementary school in Gadsden, AL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
511 EWING AVE, Gadsden, AL 35901
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
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Where St James Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,826
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Comforter Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Thompson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| W E Striplin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Donehoo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 233 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St James Catholic School is listed in Gadsden, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Catholic School
St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Gadsden, AL, serving approximately 107 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Catholic School
What grades does St James Catholic School serve?
St James Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St James Catholic School?
St James Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Catholic School rank in AL?
St James Catholic School ranks #2 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St James Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St James Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St James Catholic School a religious school?
St James Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Etowah County
- Phone
- (256) 546-0132
- Area population (ZIP 35901)
- 19,186
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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