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#525 of 883 private schools in TX

St James Day School

Elementary School · Texarkana, TX

A private elementary school in Texarkana, TX serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5501 N STATE LINE AVE, Texarkana, TX 75503

  • 7.9:1 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 TX.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,255.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.0 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
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-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment115
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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 TX

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St James Day 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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

$67,733

Median home value

$214,400

Median rent

$1,185/mo

College educated

34.7%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.4%
Two or More4.3%
Black1.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spring Lake Park ELEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–51.3 mi374Compare →
Edward D. Trice Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–51.7 mi512Compare →
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3K–51.7 mi374Compare →
Margaret Fischer Davis ELEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–21.8 mi509Compare →

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 Day School is listed in Texarkana, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St James Day School

St James Day School is a private elementary school in Texarkana, TX, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St James Day School

What grades does St James Day School serve?

St James Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St James Day School?

St James Day School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at St James Day School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St James Day School rank in TX?

St James Day School ranks #525 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St James Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

St James Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Day School a private school?

Yes, St James Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal 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 Day School a religious school?

St James Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
115
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Small City
County
Bowie County
Area population (ZIP 75503)
27,207
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 75503; 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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