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St. Joseph Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Atkinson, NE

102 N Tuller St, Atkinson, NE 68713

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
  • Growing: enrollment up 48% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Atkinson since at least 2011

St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Atkinson, Nebraska, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 46 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska. Enrollment has grown about 48% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 166 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
46
Teachers
6.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 25 girls, 21 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    31’11–1231’13–1436’17–1840’19–2047’21–2246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K14
    K1
    18
    28
    37
    43
    56
    66
    76
    81

    Student body

    White96%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

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    Questions about St. Joseph Elementary School

    What grades does St. Joseph Elementary School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. Joseph Elementary School?

    About 46 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Elementary School?

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