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St James Child Development Center
Elementary School
1315 SW PARK AVE, Portland, OR 97201
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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St James Child Development Center
Elementary School in Portland · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St James Child Development Center
St James Child Development Center is a private elementary school in Portland, OR. St James Child Development Center serves approximately 10 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 10 students, St James Child Development Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, St James Child Development Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St James Child Development Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St James Child Development Center compares to 107 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St James Child Development Center (this school) | — |
| Emerson School | 7.6 |
| Ainsworth Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Metropolitan Learning Center | 8.1 |
| Chapman Elementary School | 6.3 |
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science | 8.0 |
| Abernethy Elementary School | 9.4 |
| Buckman Elementary School | 7.3 |
| Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School | 9.7 |
| Winterhaven School | 9.5 |
| Irvington Elementary School | 9.5 |
| Boise-Eliot Elementary School | 4.2 |
| Kairos PDX | 7.2 |
| Bridlemile Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Sunnyside Environmental School | 8.2 |
| Rieke Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Beverly Cleary School | 9.3 |
| Beach Elementary School | 9.3 |
| Grout Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Llewellyn Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Sabin Elementary School | 9.2 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 10 students
- Type
- Private · Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 1315 SW PARK AVE, Portland, OR 97201
- Phone
- (503) 227-2439
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in OR aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1315 SW PARK AVE, Portland, OR 97201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St James Child Development Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Abernethy Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 1.7 miles away). Another option is Ainsworth Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN ED ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL OUTSIDE IN SCHOOL Portland | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| NORTHWEST ACADEMY Portland | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| PORTLAND CHINESE SCHOOL Portland | 0.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Lincoln High School Portland | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Emerson School Portland | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORTLAND Portland | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| BRIDGES MIDDLE SCHOOL Portland | 0.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Metropolitan Learning Center Portland | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL Portland | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Ainsworth Elementary School Portland | 0.9 mi | 9.2 |
| CHILDPEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
| A RENAISSANCE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Portland | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science Portland | 1.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Harriet Tubman Middle School Portland | 1.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Chapman Elementary School Portland | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| CLASS ACADEMY Portland | 1.9 mi | 5.4 |
| ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Portland | 1.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Abernethy Elementary School Portland | 1.7 mi | 9.4 |
| Boise-Eliot Elementary School Portland | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Buckman Elementary School Portland | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 97201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,074
Median Home Value
$648,400
Median Rent
$1,565/mo
Population
17,229
College Educated
66.6%
Homeownership
29.2%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
19.6%
Median Age
33.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St James Child Development Center
What grades does St James Child Development Center serve?
St James Child Development Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend St James Child Development Center?
St James Child Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Child Development Center is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is St James Child Development Center a private school?
Yes, St James Child Development Center is a private coeducational school with a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 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 Child Development Center a religious school?
St James Child Development Center has a Evangelical Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 10
- Gender Split
- 40% M / 60% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 240 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Phone
- (503) 227-2439
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