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Holy Childhood of Jesus School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mascoutah, IL

215 N John St, Mascoutah, IL 62258

Overall grade: B+

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  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Illinois

In Mascoutah, Illinois, Holy Childhood of Jesus School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 132 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Belleville. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
132
Teachers
14.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 69 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    146’19–20149’21–22132’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K17
    120
    214
    312
    414
    515
    616
    714
    810

    Student body

    White93%
    Black3%
    Asian2%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Holy Childhood of Jesus School

    What grades does Holy Childhood of Jesus School serve?

    Holy Childhood of Jesus School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Childhood of Jesus School?

    About 132 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Childhood of Jesus School?

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