St. James Early Childhood serves 10 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. James Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
St. James Early Childhood's student population of 10 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of St. James Early Childhood is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
50%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
40%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend St. James Early Childhood?
10 students attend St. James Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of St. James Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Early Childhood?
St. James Early Childhood has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. James Early Childhood offer ?
St. James Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is St. James Early Childhood part of?
St. James Early Childhood is part of St. James Public School District.
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