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Holy Family Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

South Bend, IN

56407 Mayflower Rd, South Bend, IN 46619

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in South Bend since at least 2011

In South Bend, Indiana, Holy Family Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 271 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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
271
Teachers
23 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 137 girls, 134 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    292’11–12276’13–14260’15–16239’17–18259’19–20254’21–22271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K20
    129
    230
    332
    429
    526
    646
    739
    820

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino56%
    White24%
    Black15%
    Two or more races4%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Family Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    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?

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    Questions about Holy Family Elementary School

    What grades does Holy Family Elementary School serve?

    Holy Family Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Holy Family Elementary School?

    About 271 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Family 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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