Saint James Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Saint James, New York 11780 · Smithtown Central School District
#467 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#6778 of 50,301 nationally
About Saint James Elementary School
Saint James Elementary School is a public elementary located in Saint James, in the Smithtown Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 461 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 467th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 461.
There are 3 schools in Saint James; Saint James Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Saint James Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Saint James Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smithtown High School East
Saint James · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,403 students · 1.6 km away
Mills Pond Elementary School
ST James · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students · 1.8 km away
Nesaquake Middle School
Saint James · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students · 2.1 km away
William Sidney Mount Elementary School
Stony Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
525 students · 2.2 km away
Dogwood Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students · 3.3 km away
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Stony Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
655 students · 3.9 km away
Eugene Auer Memorial School
Lake Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students · 4.2 km away
Smithtown Elementary School
Smithtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
517 students · 4.5 km away
Great Hollow Middle School
Nesconset · Public middle · Grades 6–8
750 students · 4.5 km away
Wenonah School
Lake Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students · 4.9 km away
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Helen M Marshall School
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
Ps 54 Hillside
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Ps 184 Flushing Manor
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saint James Elementary School a good school?
Saint James Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #467 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Saint James Elementary School rank in New York?
Saint James Elementary School ranks #467 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #6778 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Saint James Elementary School?
Saint James Elementary School had 461 students in 2025.
Is Saint James Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Saint James Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Saint James Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Saint James Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.