St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Ellinwood, KS
111 W 3rd St, Ellinwood, KS 67526
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Kansas
- Serving families in Ellinwood since at least 2011
In Ellinwood, Kansas, St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Dodge City. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Kansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 6.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 36 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Dodge City
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
- Compared with 70 Catholic elementary schools in Kansas.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Kansas
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Tax Credit for Low Income Students Scholarship 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. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
What grades does St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School serve?
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 61 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Kansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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