Very Good
#17 of 143 private schools in NE
Top 11% of private schools
St James Elementary School
Elementary School · Crete, NE
A private elementary school in Crete, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
525 E 14TH ST, Crete, NE 68333
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 NE.
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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 NE
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St James Elementary 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,733/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crete), 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
$80,625
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Crete PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK | 0.3 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Crete Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 0.6 mi | 447 | 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.
St James Elementary School is listed in Crete, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Elementary School
St James Elementary School is a private elementary school in Crete, NE, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 143 private schools in NE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Elementary School
What grades does St James Elementary School serve?
St James Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend St James Elementary School?
St James Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St James Elementary School rank in NE?
St James Elementary School ranks #17 of 143 private schools in NE.
What is St James Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St James Elementary 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 Elementary School a religious school?
St James Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Saline County
- Phone
- (402) 826-2318
- Area population (ZIP 68333)
- 9,257
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 68333; 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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