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Mary Immaculate Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Kirksville, MO

712 E Washington St, Kirksville, MO 63501

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Kirksville
  • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Growing: enrollment up 23% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Kirksville since at least 2011

In Kirksville, Missouri, Mary Immaculate Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 75 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. Enrollment is up about 23% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 174 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
75
Teachers
12.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 66 girls, 9 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    61’11–1269’13–1466’15–1661’17–1864’19–2072’21–2275’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K11
    110
    29
    36
    411
    53
    611
    76
    88

    Student body

    White71%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Two or more races7%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mary Immaculate 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 Mary Immaculate Elementary School

    What grades does Mary Immaculate Elementary School serve?

    Mary Immaculate Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Mary Immaculate Elementary School?

    About 75 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mary Immaculate Elementary School?

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

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