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Jesus the Good Shepherd School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

Monroe, LA

900 Good Shepherd Ln, Monroe, LA 71201

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Monroe
  • Serving families in Monroe since at least 2011

Jesus the Good Shepherd School is a Catholic parish school in Monroe, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 234 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Shreveport. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
234
Teachers
29.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 124 girls, 110 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    266’11–12288’13–14304’15–16231’19–20233’21–22234’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K87
    K28
    127
    240
    335
    431
    530
    643

    Student body

    White86%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Jesus the Good Shepherd 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 Jesus the Good Shepherd School

    What grades does Jesus the Good Shepherd School serve?

    Jesus the Good Shepherd School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend Jesus the Good Shepherd School?

    About 234 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Jesus the Good Shepherd School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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