Excellent
#103 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 5% in state
St. James Northside Elementary
Elementary School · St. James Public School District · Saint James, MN
An elementary school in Saint James, MN where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. BOX 509, Saint James, MN 56081
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. James Northside Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where St. James Northside Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average260/100K
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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
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #1 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
St. James Northside Elementary is listed in ST. JAMES PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. James Northside Elementary
St. James Northside Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint James, MN, part of St. James Public School District, serving approximately 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. James Northside Elementary
What grades does St. James Northside Elementary serve?
St. James Northside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend St. James Northside Elementary?
St. James Northside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James Northside Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. James Northside Elementary rank in MN?
St. James Northside Elementary ranks #103 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is St. James Northside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. James Northside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St. James Northside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. James Northside Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. James Northside Elementary a charter school?
No, St. James Northside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. James Northside Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. James Northside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. James Northside Elementary?
64.8% of students at St. James Northside Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Watonwan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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