St. James Elementary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Erie, PA
2602 Buffalo Rd, Erie, PA 16510
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Erie since at least 2011
St. James Elementary is a Catholic parish school in Erie, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 166 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Erie. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 166
- Teachers
- 11.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 81 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Erie
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Elementary whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit 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–8.
How many students attend St. James Elementary?
About 166 students, with 14 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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