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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Springfield, MO

2200 W Republic Rd, Springfield, MO 65807

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Springfield since at least 2011

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School is a Catholic diocesan school in Springfield, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 221 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 34% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Students attend about 7 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
221
Teachers
13.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 27 girls, 194 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
174 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    165’11–12205’13–14221’15–16196’17–18203’21–22221’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K22
    127
    221
    328
    426
    522
    629
    727
    819

    Student body

    White71%
    Asian12%
    Two or more races10%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

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    Questions about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

    What grades does St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School serve?

    St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School?

    About 221 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 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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