Holy Cross Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
South Bend, IN
1020 Wilber St, South Bend, IN 46628
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in South Bend since at least 2011
Holy Cross Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in South Bend, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 348 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 348
- Teachers
- 21.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 189 girls, 159 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Cross Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Holy Cross Elementary School
What grades does Holy Cross Elementary School serve?
Holy Cross Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Cross Elementary School?
About 348 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Cross Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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