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SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
SAINT JAMES, New York · SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students461
ST Ratio12.5:1
FRL22%
Title INo
SAINT JAMES
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
461
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
22%-36pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in SAINT JAMES, New York. The school enrolls 461 students. It is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36103
CitySAINT JAMES
ZIP11780
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362706003689

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment461
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino13.6%
Black / African American4.5%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native77.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
4.5%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)