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St. Edward School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–3

New Iberia, LA

175 Porter St, New Iberia, LA 70560

Overall grade: B+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in New Iberia

St. Edward School is a Catholic diocesan school in New Iberia, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 211 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. Students attend about 7 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–3
Students
211
Teachers
16 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 107 girls, 104 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    290’11–12300’15–16293’17–18213’21–22211’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K77
    K58
    158
    250
    345

    Student body

    White80%
    Black15%
    Two or more races5%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Edward School whether it takes part.

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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?

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    Questions about St. Edward School

    What grades does St. Edward School serve?

    St. Edward School serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend St. Edward School?

    About 211 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Edward 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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