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#166 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 41% of private schools

St Francis Xavier School

Elementary School · St. Joseph, MO

A private elementary school in St. Joseph, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2614 SENECA ST, St. Joseph, MO 64507

  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,314
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment210
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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 MO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Francis Xavier 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,597/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Joseph), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,014

Median home value

$134,000

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.9%
Hispanic9.0%
Asian5.2%
Two or More2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkway Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.3K–60.6 mi429Compare →
Helen M Davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–120.7 mi42Compare →
Carden Park ElemEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–60.9 mi604Compare →
Edison Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.6PK–61.0 mi388Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Francis Xavier School is listed in St. Joseph, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Francis Xavier School

St Francis Xavier School is a private elementary school in St. Joseph, MO, serving approximately 210 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Francis Xavier School

What grades does St Francis Xavier School serve?

St Francis Xavier School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Francis Xavier School?

St Francis Xavier School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Xavier School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis Xavier School rank in MO?

St Francis Xavier School ranks #166 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Francis Xavier School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis Xavier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis Xavier School a private school?

Yes, St Francis Xavier 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 Francis Xavier School a religious school?

St Francis Xavier School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
210
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Buchanan County
Area population (ZIP 64507)
14,159
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
34.2
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 64507; 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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