St James School

Grades: KG-6
Student Enrollment: 299

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3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

Address
625 S St Andrews Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90005

Phone
(213) 382-2315

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School Description

St James School enrolls 299 elementary school students from grades KG-6. It is located in Los Angeles, CA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $36,687.

School Operational Details

Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center

School Days and Hours

School Days Per Year: 167
Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
School Hours Per Day: 7
Note: Kindergarten Operates on a Full Day Schedule

School Religious Orientation

Episcopal

School Associations

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association

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3.5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews

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Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 25, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
This school is a gem. The academics are excellent. The school also focuses on character development of the children. The administration, faculty and staff are excellent, kind and nurturing. Tuition is actually incredibly reasonable when compared to similar schools. I have sent two children through this school. They both loved the school.

Reviewed by Community Member on April 18, 2010
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I love St. James' School! The diversity is real and the teachers are phenomenal! The school features super strong academics based in an environment that emphasizes the core values of integrity, honesty, generosity and respect. St. James' students are widely accepted and go on to the finest middle schools in Los Angeles. The tuition has gone up in recent years but still remains at least $5000 less than comparable schools and includes free daycare. Mr. Bowers has added many assistant teachers to the already outstanding faculty. As a parishioner of St. James' Church I volunteer at the school often, and see how happy and engaged the kids are. I am proud to support this most important mission of St. James' Church!

Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 20, 2009
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St. James' School was once a diverse, affordable, well-respected neighborhood school. (I sent both my sons here.) In the last four years the school has gone through three headmasters, and endless administrative changes which have resulted in chaotic and unfocused leadership. The tuition has nearly doubled and financial aide slashed. The PSF (Parent Support Fellowship) of which I was a member were constantly discussing charges of financial mismanagement, ethical malfeasance, and even harassment complaints regarding the headmaster Stephen Bowers. I would have withdrawn my oldest son last year if not for the otherwise excellent teaching staff. As poor as the school administration is, the school board of directors is more complicit as they let this go on and on, even in the light of overwhelming parent and faculty complaints. Such a sad story.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 299
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
Full-Time Teachers: 23
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.0
Percent Minority Students: 62.2%

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 155 (51.8%)
Females: 144 (48.2%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

St James School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	-	-
Black	53	17.7%
Asian	122	40.8%
Hispanic	11	3.7%
White	113	37.8%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Kindergarten	45	15.1%
1st Grade	44	14.7%
2nd Grade	44	14.7%
3rd Grade	39	13.0%
4th Grade	44	14.7%
5th Grade	41	13.7%
6th Grade	42	14.0%

Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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