Saint James Elementary School

580 Lake Ave
Saint James, NY 11780
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saint James Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Saint James Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Saint James Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saint James Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1506 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-64%
55%
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65-69%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
79%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint James Elementary School's ranking?
Saint James Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Saint James Elementary School?
452 students attend Saint James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Saint James Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint James Elementary School?
Saint James Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saint James Elementary School offer ?
Saint James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Saint James Elementary School part of?
Saint James Elementary School is part of Smithtown Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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