Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Independence, LA
509 Pine St, Independence, LA 70443
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Serving families in Independence since at least 2011
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Independence, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 145 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 178 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–8
- Students
- 145
- Teachers
- 13.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 88 girls, 57 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Mater Dolorosa Catholic School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit 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 Mater Dolorosa Catholic School
What grades does Mater Dolorosa Catholic School serve?
Mater Dolorosa Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Mater Dolorosa Catholic School?
About 145 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mater Dolorosa Catholic 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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