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St. Francis School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Austin, TX

300 E Huntland Dr, Austin, TX 78752

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Texas
  • Serving families in Austin since at least 2011

In Austin, Texas, St. Francis School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 376 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in Texas. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
376
Teachers
66.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 177 girls, 199 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 65% of independent elementary schools in Texas (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 93% of independent elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 68 independent elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    353’11–12341’13–14381’15–16381’17–18376’21–22376’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K31
    130
    230
    332
    434
    542
    655
    760
    862

    Student body

    White60%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian11%
    Black9%
    Two or more races6%

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

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    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. Francis School

    What grades does St. Francis School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Francis School?

    About 376 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Francis School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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