Sister Thea Bowman
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
East Saint Louis, IL
8213 Church Ln, East Saint Louis, IL 62203
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Sister Thea Bowman is a Catholic diocesan school in East Saint Louis, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 101 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Belleville. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 101
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 48 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Belleville
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Sister Thea Bowman
What grades does Sister Thea Bowman serve?
Sister Thea Bowman serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Sister Thea Bowman?
About 101 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Sister Thea Bowman?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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