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St. Ignatius Elementary School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Yardley, PA

995 Reading Ave, Yardley, PA 19067

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Yardley
  • Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
  • Serving families in Yardley since at least 2011

St. Ignatius Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Yardley, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 208 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment has grown about 12% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
208
Teachers
19.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 103 girls, 105 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    185’11–12242’13–14208’15–16217’17–18237’19–20238’21–22208’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K60
    K16
    126
    233
    321
    433
    518
    622
    726
    813

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

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

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    • 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. Ignatius Elementary School

    What grades does St. Ignatius Elementary School serve?

    St. Ignatius Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Ignatius Elementary School?

    About 208 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ignatius Elementary School?

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

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