St. James Elementary
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Eau Claire, WI
2502 11th St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Eau Claire
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
St. James Elementary is a Catholic diocesan school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 67 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 173 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 67
- Teachers
- 8.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 35 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Elementary whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. James Elementary
What grades does St. James Elementary serve?
St. James Elementary serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. James Elementary?
About 67 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Elementary?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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