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St. James Early Childhood
School · ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
P. O. BOX 509, Saint James, MN 56081
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
10:1
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About St. James Early Childhood
St. James Early Childhood is a public school in Saint James, MN, part of the ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The school serves approximately 10 students in grades Pre-K – Pre-K with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $66,612, where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 10 students, St. James Early Childhood is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, St. James Early Childhood may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 10 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Address
- P. O. BOX 509, Saint James, MN 56081
- Website
- stjames.k12.mn.us
- Phone
- (507) 375-3321
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Funding & Resources
Location
P. O. BOX 509, Saint James, MN 56081
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St. James Early Childhood may also want to explore other schools in the area. COMFREY ELEMENTARY (rated 9.0/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Comfrey). Another option is BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 8.2 miles away, in nearby Butterfield). Additionally, MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Mountain Lake). For more schools in Saint James, see our Saint James schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong School Saint James | 0.0 mi | 5.0 |
| ST PAULS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Saint James | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| St. James Middle/High School Saint James | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| ST. JAMES NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY Saint James | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| BUTTERFIELD ELEMENTARY Butterfield | 8.2 mi | 8.7 |
| BUTTERFIELD SECONDARY Butterfield | 8.2 mi | 4.7 |
| MADELIA ELEMENTARY Madelia | 11.8 mi | 7.3 |
| MADELIA SECONDARY Madelia | 11.7 mi | 5.4 |
| ST MARYS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Madelia | 11.9 mi | 7.2 |
| TRIMONT ELEMENTARY Trimont | 15.4 mi | 7.5 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Truman | 14.0 mi | 5.6 |
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY Truman | 14.4 mi | 7.1 |
| TRUMAN SECONDARY Truman | 14.4 mi | 5.2 |
| ELMENDORF CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mountain Lake | 14.7 mi | 6.0 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE ELEMENTARY Mountain Lake | 15.0 mi | 4.9 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE SECONDARY Mountain Lake | 15.1 mi | 7.3 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mountain Lake | 15.2 mi | 8.0 |
| MARTIN LUTHER HIGH SCHOOL Northrop | 19.1 mi | 6.6 |
| COMFREY ELEMENTARY Comfrey | 16.6 mi | 9.0 |
| COMFREY SECONDARY Comfrey | 16.6 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 56081 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,612
Median Home Value
$153,400
Median Rent
$810/mo
Population
6,092
College Educated
18%
Homeownership
74.4%
Avg Commute
20.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Median Age
40.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding St. James Early Childhood has a median household income of $66,612. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $153,400, with a median rent of $810/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.8%. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. James Early Childhood
What grades does St. James Early Childhood serve?
St. James Early Childhood serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend St. James Early Childhood?
St. James Early Childhood has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Early Childhood is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is St. James Early Childhood a charter school?
No, St. James Early Childhood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James Early Childhood a Title I school?
No, St. James Early Childhood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James Early Childhood?
60.0% of students at St. James Early Childhood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (260/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 10
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Watonwan County
- Phone
- (507) 375-3321
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 1,150
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,649
Other Schools in This District
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