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Sacred Heart School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Emporia, KS

102 Cottonwood St, Emporia, KS 66801

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Kansas
  • Serving families in Emporia since at least 2011

In Emporia, Kansas, Sacred Heart School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 71 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Kansas City. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 163 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
71
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 30 girls, 41 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
163 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
    • Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.

    Students by survey year

    63’11–1269’13–1465’15–1671’17–1860’19–2051’21–2271’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K18
    110
    216
    37
    48
    512

    Student body

    White51%
    Hispanic or Latino48%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Kansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart School

    What grades does Sacred Heart School serve?

    Sacred Heart School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend Sacred Heart School?

    About 71 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sacred Heart School?

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

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