Saint Jo Independent School District

206 W Evans
Saint Jo, TX 76265-0320
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Saint Jo Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 181 students in Saint Jo Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary School in Saint Jo Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
6,876 Schools
# Students
326 Students
3,749,416 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
251,064 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saint Jo Independent School District, which is ranked #345 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#338 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
48%
44%
55-59%
51%
55-59%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.64
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
9%
54%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
86%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,592 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,472 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,592
$13,352
Spending / Student
$13,472
$14,079

Best Saint Jo Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Jo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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