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Armstrong School
School · St. James Public School District · Saint James, MN
A St. James Public School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
PO BOX 509, Saint James, MN 56081
- 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Armstrong 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Average260/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,612
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St. James Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Armstrong School is listed in ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Armstrong School
Armstrong School is a public school in Saint James, MN, part of St. James Public School District, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,953 of 1,992 schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Armstrong School
What grades does Armstrong School serve?
Armstrong School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Armstrong School?
Armstrong School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong School is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Armstrong School rank in MN?
Armstrong School ranks #1,953 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Armstrong School's MySchoolScout rating?
Armstrong School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Armstrong School a charter school?
No, Armstrong School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Armstrong School a Title I school?
No, Armstrong School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Armstrong School?
59.7% of students at Armstrong School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Watonwan County
- Phone
- (507) 375-3325
- Area population (ZIP 56081)
- 6,092
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- 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 56081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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