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#129 of 218 private schools in KY

St James Catholic School

Elementary School

401 ROBINBROOKE BLVD, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

317

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

317

Student-Teacher

14.7:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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About St James Catholic School

St James Catholic School is a private elementary school in Elizabethtown, KY. St James Catholic School serves approximately 317 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 218 private schools in KY.

How it comparesOn par with KY schools

6.0

This school 6.0 · Average
KY avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

St James Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St James Catholic School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Elizabethtown, KY

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

This School

13:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

317

This School

393

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.0

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 81.1% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.3% vs 0%

Asian 5% vs 0%

Black 0.6% vs 0%

St James Catholic School Elizabethtown Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St James Catholic School (this school)	—	317	14.7:1	6.0
Helmwood Heights Elementary School	1.8 mi	424	14.1:1	6.4
Hardin County Day Treatment Center	1.8 mi	13	4.3:1	—
G C Burkhead Elementary School	2.1 mi	832	16:1	6.2
Bluegrass Middle School	2.1 mi	591	19.1:1	5.2
New Highland Elementary School	2.2 mi	533	14.4:1	6.9
College View Campus	2.9 mi	346	11.2:1	6.6
Heartland Elementary School	2.9 mi	558	15.1:1	6.9
Talton K Stone Middle School	2.9 mi	524	15:1	6.6
Morningside Elementary School	2.9 mi	454	13.8:1	5.4
Panther Academy	3.4 mi	251	17.9:1	5.7
Glen Dale Center	4.1 mi	10	10:1	—
Valley View Education Center	4.2 mi	21	7:1	—
East Hardin Middle School	4.6 mi	782	17.8:1	7.3
Spectrum Care Academy	5.2 mi	4	4:1	—
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	5.5 mi	549	14.8:1	7.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 KY.

Classroom Attention

C+ 3.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 32%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 317

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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 KY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 81.1%

Hispanic 7.3%

Asian 5.0%

Two or More 4.7%

Native American 0.9%

Black 0.6%

Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

401 ROBINBROOKE BLVD, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St James Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rineyville Elementary School (rated 7.0/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Rineyville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is New Highland Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Heartland Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Elizabethtown, see our Elizabethtown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
John Hardin High School Elizabethtown	2.0 mi	806	7.3
Helmwood Heights Elementary School Elizabethtown	1.8 mi	424	6.4
Hardin County Day Treatment Center Elizabethtown	1.8 mi	13	—
G C Burkhead Elementary School Elizabethtown	2.1 mi	832	6.2
Bluegrass Middle School Elizabethtown	2.1 mi	591	5.2
New Highland Elementary School Elizabethtown	2.2 mi	533	6.9
HEARTLAND MONTESSORI SCHOOL Elizabethtown	2.2 mi	17	—
College View Campus Elizabethtown	2.9 mi	346	6.6
Talton K Stone Middle School Elizabethtown	2.9 mi	524	6.6
Morningside Elementary School Elizabethtown	2.9 mi	454	5.4
Central Hardin High School Cecilia	3.6 mi	1,827	6.5
Heartland Elementary School Elizabethtown	2.9 mi	558	6.9
Elizabethtown High School Elizabethtown	3.3 mi	799	7.4
Panther Academy Elizabethtown	3.4 mi	251	5.7
Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Systems Radcliff	4.2 mi	51	4.6
Valley View Education Center Elizabethtown	4.2 mi	21	—
Glen Dale Center Elizabethtown	4.1 mi	10	—
Rineyville Elementary School Rineyville	3.9 mi	544	7.0
East Hardin Middle School Elizabethtown	4.6 mi	782	7.3
Woodland Elementary School Radcliff	5.2 mi	573	4.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 42701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$68,715

Median Home Value

$235,500

Median Rent

$902/mo

Population

53,240

College Educated

28.3%

Homeownership

62.2%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

39.2

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LITTLE FLOCK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Shepherdsville, KY	202	6.0
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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 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Catholic School is 14.7:1. 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 KY?

St James Catholic School ranks #129 of 218 private schools in KY.

What is St James Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 5 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 26 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 317
Gender Split: 58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 22
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.8 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Small City
County: Hardin County
Phone: (270) 765-7011

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