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#87 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 10% of private schools

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School · Yoakum, TX

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

Private

310 ORTH ST, Yoakum, TX 77995

  • 5.9:1 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)
A8.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,368
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Diversity Index51%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment79
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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 Joseph 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated992/100K

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

$53,129

Median home value

$168,400

Median rent

$877/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77995; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White60.8%
Hispanic34.2%
Black2.5%
Two or More2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Yoakum AnnexEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–K0.3 mi227Compare →
Yoakum PriEnrollment path unverified8.11–20.7 mi207Compare →
Yoakum IntEnrollment path unverified7.73–50.8 mi296Compare →

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 Joseph Elementary School is listed in Yoakum, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Yoakum, TX, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Joseph Elementary School

What grades does St Joseph Elementary School serve?

St Joseph Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Elementary School rank in TX?

St Joseph Elementary School ranks #87 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Joseph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph 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 Joseph Elementary School a religious school?

St Joseph Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
79
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lavaca County
Area population (ZIP 77995)
10,244
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
38.6
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 77995; 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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