Item: St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District
Rating: 5
Author: 91벎떨눈첵

Home > Minnesota > Watonwan County

St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District

500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081-0509

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Tel: (507) 375-5974

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,150 students in St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District. This district's average is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.

Public Schools in St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District have an score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District

This State (MN)

# Schools

4 Schools

2,722 Schools

# Students

1,150 Students

870,913 Students

# Teachers

78 Teachers

57,792 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
Pre-K	77	44
Kind	95	108
1	80	111
2	87	115
3	84	111
4	70	115
5	76	114
6	95	114
7	72	114
8	80	116
9	84	122
10	90	125
11	73	126
12	87	133

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MN)

#277 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District
2023	#277
2022	#302
2021	#334
2019	#209
2018	#257
2017	#322
2016	#286
2015	#331
2014	#386
2013	#384
2012	#391

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

42%

46%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	42%	46%
2022	42%	45%
2021	36%	45%
2019	56%	56%
2018	52%	58%
2017	50%	59%
2016	52%	60%
2015	48%	61%
2014	48%	61%
2013	41%	61%
2012	46%	62%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

44%

51%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2022	44%	51%
2021	43%	53%
2019	57%	59%
2018	52%	60%
2017	52%	61%
2016	56%	60%
2015	52%	60%
2014	44%	59%
2013	45%	58%
2012	62%	76%
2011	59%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

27%

41%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2022	27%	41%
2021	27%	45%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

82%

84%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	82%	84%
2022	87%	84%
2021	82%	84%
2020	87%	84%
2019	92%	84%
2018	92%	83%
2017	92%	83%
2016	92%	82%
2015	95%	82%
2014	92%	82%
2013	92%	81%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50

0.59

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	0.50	0.59
2022	0.52	0.58
2021	0.53	0.57
2020	0.52	0.54
2019	0.52	0.54
2018	0.50	0.53
2017	0.50	0.53
2016	0.52	0.52
2015	0.52	0.51
2014	0.51	0.48
2013	0.53	0.47
2012	0.52	0.45
2011	0.52	0.44
2010	0.52	0.42
2009	0.51	0.41
2008	0.51	0.41
2007	0.50	0.40
2006	0.49	0.37
2005	0.49	0.37
2004	0.47	0.35
2003	0.46	0.34
2002	0.42	0.32
2001	0.37	0.31
2000	0.35	0.29
1999	0.33	0.28
1998	0.31	0.26
1997	0.32	0.24
1996	0.31	0.23
1995	0.28	0.23
1994	0.25	0.22
1993	0.23	0.21
1992	0.20	0.19
1991	0.13	0.16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2011)
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2011	1%	2%
2003	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	1%	7%
2020	1%	7%
2019	1%	7%
2016	1%	7%
2014	1%	6%
2013	1%	6%
2010	1%	6%
2009	1%	6%
2008	1%	6%
2007	1%	6%
2005	1%	5%
2004	1%	5%
2003	1%	5%
2002	1%	5%
2001	1%	5%
2000	1%	5%
1999	1%	5%
1998	1%	4%
1997	2%	4%
1996	1%	4%
1995	2%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

60%

12%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	58%	11%
2022	56%	10%
2021	53%	10%
2020	51%	9%
2019	51%	9%
2018	51%	9%
2017	51%	9%
2016	48%	9%
2015	47%	9%
2014	45%	8%
2013	43%	8%
2012	45%	7%
2011	43%	7%
2010	41%	7%
2009	40%	6%
2008	38%	6%
2007	38%	6%
2006	39%	5%
2005	35%	5%
2004	31%	4%
2003	28%	4%
2002	25%	4%
2001	22%	3%
2000	20%	3%
1999	18%	3%
1998	17%	2%
1997	18%	2%
1996	17%	2%
1995	15%	2%
1994	12%	2%
1993	12%	2%
1992	11%	1%
1991	7%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

n/a

12%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2013)
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2010	1%	10%
2009	1%	10%
2008	2%	9%
2007	1%	9%
2005	1%	8%
2004	2%	8%
2003	2%	7%
2002	2%	7%
2001	1%	7%
2000	1%	6%
1999	1%	5%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

38%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	41%	62%
2022	43%	63%
2021	45%	64%
2020	48%	66%
2019	48%	66%
2018	49%	67%
2017	49%	67%
2016	50%	68%
2015	52%	69%
2014	54%	71%
2013	54%	72%
2012	54%	73%
2011	55%	74%
2010	57%	75%
2009	58%	76%
2008	59%	76%
2007	60%	77%
2006	63%	79%
2005	63%	79%
2004	66%	80%
2003	68%	81%
2002	72%	82%
2001	76%	83%
2000	78%	84%
1999	80%	85%
1998	81%	86%
1997	80%	87%
1996	82%	87%
1995	83%	88%
1994	86%	88%
1993	87%	89%
1992	89%	90%
1991	93%	91%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2022	1%	6%
2021	2%	6%
2016	1%	4%
2015	1%	4%
2013	1%	3%
2011	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $15,086 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

This School District

This State (MN)

Total Revenue

$18 MM

$15,547 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	$18 MM	$9 MM
2022	$17 MM	$9 MM
2021	$18 MM	$9 MM
2020	$17 MM	$9 MM
2019	$17 MM	$8 MM
2018	$16 MM	$8 MM
2017	$16 MM	$7 MM
2016	$14 MM	$7 MM
2015	$12 MM	$6 MM
2014	$13 MM	$7 MM
2012	$13 MM	$6 MM
2011	$13 MM	$7 MM
2010	$12 MM	$6 MM
2009	$13 MM	$6 MM
2008	$13 MM	$6 MM
2007	$12 MM	$6 MM
2006	$12 MM	$6 MM
2005	$12 MM	$6 MM
2004	$12 MM	$6 MM
2003	$12 MM	$6 MM
2002	$11 MM	$7 MM
2001	$10 MM	$7 MM
2000	$10 MM	$6 MM
1999	$9 MM	$7 MM
1998	$9 MM	$7 MM
1997	$8 MM	$7 MM
1996	$8 MM	$6 MM
1995	$8 MM	$5 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$17 MM

$16,179 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	$17 MM	$9 MM
2022	$17 MM	$9 MM
2021	$17 MM	$9 MM
2020	$17 MM	$9 MM
2019	$17 MM	$9 MM
2018	$20 MM	$8 MM
2017	$33 MM	$8 MM
2016	$17 MM	$7 MM
2015	$14 MM	$6 MM
2014	$14 MM	$7 MM
2012	$15 MM	$6 MM
2011	$16 MM	$6 MM
2010	$14 MM	$6 MM
2009	$13 MM	$6 MM
2008	$13 MM	$6 MM
2007	$13 MM	$6 MM
2006	$12 MM	$6 MM
2005	$11 MM	$6 MM
2004	$11 MM	$6 MM
2003	$11 MM	$7 MM
2002	$10 MM	$7 MM
2001	$10 MM	$7 MM
2000	$10 MM	$7 MM
1999	$10 MM	$7 MM
1998	$9 MM	$7 MM
1997	$9 MM	$7 MM
1996	$8 MM	$6 MM
1995	$8 MM	$6 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$15,726

$17,852

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	$16,337	$15,292
2022	$16,384	$14,997
2021	$17,440	$15,834
2020	$16,384	$14,997
2019	$15,955	$14,113
2018	$15,297	$14,902
2017	$14,983	$14,246
2016	$14,064	$13,431
2015	$12,472	$12,051
2014	$12,933	$12,820
2012	$11,757	$12,250
2011	$11,443	$12,557
2010	$11,005	$12,051
2009	$10,843	$11,416
2008	$10,461	$11,377
2007	$10,074	$10,573
2006	$9,681	$10,187
2005	$9,610	$9,471
2004	$9,274	$9,255
2003	$8,938	$9,258
2002	$7,903	$9,018
2001	$7,758	$8,614
2000	$7,270	$8,140
1999	$7,035	$8,059
1998	$6,755	$7,429
1997	$5,786	$7,402
1995	$5,908	$6,624
1992	$4,851	$5,777

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$15,086

$18,577

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District	Minnesota
2023	$15,672	$15,221
2022	$16,836	$15,385
2021	$16,730	$15,759
2020	$16,836	$15,385
2019	$16,015	$14,956
2018	$18,823	$15,174
2017	$31,555	$14,982
2016	$17,637	$14,117
2015	$14,071	$11,992
2014	$13,867	$13,172
2012	$13,902	$12,023
2011	$14,009	$11,899
2010	$12,416	$11,992
2009	$11,073	$11,593
2008	$10,785	$11,230
2007	$10,121	$10,536
2006	$9,702	$10,149
2005	$9,147	$9,268
2004	$9,002	$9,179
2003	$8,705	$9,746
2002	$7,750	$9,476
2001	$7,748	$8,680
2000	$7,369	$8,712
1999	$7,384	$8,638
1998	$6,968	$7,392
1997	$6,593	$7,891
1995	$6,298	$6,943
1992	$5,013	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

St. James Northside Elementary School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

1273 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325

Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: #22.

St. James Middle/high School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1001 10th Ave N
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3381

Gr: 6-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: n/an/a

Armstrong School

Add to Compare

500 3rd Ave S
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3325

Gr: PK | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: n/an/a

St. James Early Childhood

Special Education School

Add to Compare

500 3rd Avenue South
Saint James, MN 56081
(507) 375-3321

Gr: PK | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District?

St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District manages 4 public schools serving 1,150 students.

What is the rank of St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District?

St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District is ranked #290 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.

What is the racial composition of students in St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District?

60% of St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District?

St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.

What is St. James 91벎떨눈첵 District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $15,086 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

Recent Articles

April 08, 2026

Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators

Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.

April 08, 2026

The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)

Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.

April 08, 2026

Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged

Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,150 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
: 82% (Top 50% in MN)
: Bottom 50%
: 42% (Top 50%)
: 44% (Btm 50%)
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education