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St. Elizabeth School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Paincourtville, LA

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6051 Convent St, Paincourtville, LA 70391

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
  • Serving families in Paincourtville since at least 2011

In Paincourtville, Louisiana, St. Elizabeth School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 125 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 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–8
Students
125
Teachers
12.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 56 girls, 69 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    209’11–12194’13–14185’17–18177’19–20148’21–22125’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K22
    19
    213
    320
    45
    519
    616
    712
    89

    Student body

    White83%
    Black14%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

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

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    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 St. Elizabeth School

    What grades does St. Elizabeth School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Elizabeth School?

    About 125 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Elizabeth 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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