SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SAINT JAMES, NY with about 547 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Saint James, New York, serving students within the Smithtown Central School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building a strong educational foundation for their future academic careers.
Beyond the classroom, Saint James Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to support student success. The school integrates a variety of learning opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to engage young learners and foster a sense of belonging. With a dedicated staff and a focus on district-wide educational standards, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school transition but to become thoughtful and responsible members of the larger Smithtown community.
For more information, contact SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 382-4455 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-1999
(631) 382-4455
SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SAINT JAMES, NY with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 43.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 547 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAINT JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.