St. Francis School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Ellsworth, WI
244 W Woodworth St, Ellsworth, WI 54011
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Wisconsin
- Serving families in Ellsworth since at least 2011
St. Francis School is a Catholic diocesan school in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 57 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of La Crosse. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 190 days a year. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 57
- Teachers
- 6.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 27 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of La Crosse
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
- Compared with 201 Catholic elementary schools in Wisconsin.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Wisconsin
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Francis School whether it takes part.
- Parental Choice Program · Voucher or 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 School
What grades does St. Francis School serve?
St. Francis School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Francis School?
About 57 students, with 8 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. Wisconsin has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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