St. James Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Gouverneur, NY
20 S Gordon St, Gouverneur, NY 13642
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in New York
St. James Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Gouverneur, New York, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 84 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 84
- Teachers
- 8.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 43 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Ogdensburg
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 School
What grades does St. James Elementary School serve?
St. James Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. James Elementary School?
About 84 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. James Elementary School?
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