St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–7
Houma, LA
300 Verret St, Houma, LA 70360
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 4 Catholic schools in Houma
In Houma, Louisiana, St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 554 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The school day runs about 7 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–7
- Students
- 554
- Teachers
- 33 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 266 girls, 288 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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. Francis De Sales Cathedral School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School
What grades does St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School serve?
St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend St. Francis De Sales Cathedral School?
About 554 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Francis De Sales Cathedral 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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