Saint Jo Elementary School

206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saint Jo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saint Jo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Saint Jo Elementary School's student population of 196 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
196 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Saint Jo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint Jo Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saint Jo Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint Jo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint Jo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saint Jo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
7%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saint Jo Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
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White
87%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Saint Jo Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saint Jo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saint Jo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Jo Elementary School's ranking?
Saint Jo Elementary School is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Saint Jo Elementary School?
196 students attend Saint Jo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Saint Jo Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Jo Elementary School?
Saint Jo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saint Jo Elementary School offer ?
Saint Jo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Saint Jo Elementary School part of?
Saint Jo Elementary School is part of Saint Jo Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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