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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Benton, AR

818 W Cross St, Benton, AR 72015

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

  • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Arkansas
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Arkansas
  • Growing: enrollment up 17% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Benton since at least 2011

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Benton, Arkansas, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 77 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas. Enrollment has grown about 17% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Little Rock. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
77
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 37 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.

    Students by survey year

    66’11–1275’13–1457’15–1644’17–1870’19–2061’21–2277’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K14
    113
    26
    36
    48
    511
    65
    77
    87

    Student body

    White47%
    Hispanic or Latino40%
    Black8%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Our Lady of Fatima Catholic 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 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

    What grades does Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School serve?

    Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School?

    About 77 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School?

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

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