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MC Cartan Memorial School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Marceline, MO

327 S Kansas Ave, Marceline, MO 64658

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Missouri
  • Serving families in Marceline since at least 2011

MC Cartan Memorial School is a Catholic diocesan school in Marceline, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 29 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 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
29
Teachers
5.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    52’11–1259’13–1464’15–1651’17–1851’19–2048’21–2229’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K3
    12
    24
    33
    45
    53
    64
    71
    84

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino7%

    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 MC Cartan Memorial 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 MC Cartan Memorial School

    What grades does MC Cartan Memorial School serve?

    MC Cartan Memorial School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend MC Cartan Memorial School?

    About 29 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at MC Cartan Memorial 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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