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St. James Elementary School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Haubstadt, IN

12394 S 40 W, Haubstadt, IN 47639

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Indiana

In Haubstadt, Indiana, St. James Elementary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 171 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Evansville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
171
Teachers
15.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 73 girls, 98 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    152’11–12149’13–14164’19–20158’21–22171’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    K17
    116
    211
    323
    413
    515
    634
    720
    822

    Student body

    White95%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. James Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about St. James Elementary School

    What grades does St. James Elementary School serve?

    St. James Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. James Elementary School?

    About 171 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. James Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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