Very Good
#87 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 10% of private schools
St Joseph Elementary School
Elementary School
310 ORTH ST, Yoakum, TX 77995
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Texas private schools
#87 of 883
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St Joseph Elementary School
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About St Joseph Elementary School
St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Yoakum, TX. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 883 private schools in TX.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 79 students, St Joseph Elementary School 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 5.9:1 students to teachers, St Joseph Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Joseph Elementary School 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 Joseph Elementary School compares to the 5 public schools in Yoakum, TX
Student Demographics
All Schools in Yoakum
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary School (this school) | 7.8 |
| YOAKUM ANNEX | 7.5 |
| YOAKUM PRI | 8.1 |
| YOAKUM INT | 7.7 |
| YOAKUM H S | 7.5 |
| YOAKUM J H | 7.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 TX.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
310 ORTH ST, Yoakum, TX 77995
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VYSEHRAD EL (rated 8.6/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Hallettsville), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SHINER EL (rated 8.3/10, 11.1 miles away, in nearby Shiner), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, YOAKUM PRI (rated 8.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Yoakum, see our Yoakum schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YOAKUM ANNEX Yoakum | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| YOAKUM INT Yoakum | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| YOAKUM PRI Yoakum | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| YOAKUM H S Yoakum | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| YOAKUM J H Yoakum | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| SWEET HOME EL Sweet Home | 5.8 mi | 7.9 |
| SHINER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Shiner | 9.2 mi | 5.4 |
| SHINER EL Shiner | 11.1 mi | 8.3 |
| SHINER H S Shiner | 11.1 mi | 8.0 |
| VYSEHRAD EL Hallettsville | 12.6 mi | 8.6 |
| HUNT EL Cuero | 15.5 mi | 6.7 |
| CUERO J H Cuero | 15.7 mi | 7.4 |
| J C FRENCH EL Cuero | 15.9 mi | 7.3 |
| CUERO H S Cuero | 16.0 mi | 6.8 |
| EZZELL SCHOOL Hallettsville | 14.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ST MICHAELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cuero | 16.3 mi | 6.6 |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hallettsville | 16.2 mi | 6.0 |
| HALLETTSVILLE J H Hallettsville | 16.1 mi | 7.7 |
| HALLETTSVILLE H S Hallettsville | 16.6 mi | 6.5 |
| HALLETTSVILLE EL Hallettsville | 16.7 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77995 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,129
Median Home Value
$168,400
Median Rent
$877/mo
Population
10,244
College Educated
13.8%
Homeownership
70.3%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
38.6
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
- Phone
- (361) 293-9000
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