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#258 of 571 private schools in WI
Top 45% of private schools
St James Elementary
Elementary School · Eau Claire, WI
A private elementary school in Eau Claire, WI serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2502 11TH ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703
- Math 37% vs WI 50% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WI 49% (2025)
- 8.8:1 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 WI.
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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 WI
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where St James Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,072/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eau Claire), 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
$68,801
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54703; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Prairie Ridge Early Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK | 0.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Eau Claire AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–11 | 1.3 mi | 23 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St James Elementary is listed in Eau Claire, WI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St James Elementary
St James Elementary is a private elementary school in Eau Claire, WI, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #258 of 571 private schools in WI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St James Elementary
What grades does St James Elementary serve?
St James Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St James Elementary?
St James Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St James Elementary is 8.8:1. 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 rank in WI?
St James Elementary ranks #258 of 571 private schools in WI.
What is St James Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St James Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St James Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St James Elementary has 37% math proficiency (2025 FORWARD) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 FORWARD).
Is St James Elementary a private school?
Yes, St James Elementary 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 a religious school?
St James Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Eau Claire County
- Phone
- (715) 830-2277
- Area population (ZIP 54703)
- 43,022
- Area average commute
- 17 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 54703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 FORWARD; directory SY 2021–22
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