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St. Joseph Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Pilot Grove, MO

405 Harris St, Pilot Grove, MO 65276

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Pilot Grove since at least 2011

St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Pilot Grove, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 69 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Jefferson City. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 166 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
69
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 30 girls, 39 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    46’11–1244’13–1445’15–1647’17–1855’19–2074’21–2269’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K13
    16
    211
    32
    49
    54
    610
    79
    85

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Joseph Elementary 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. 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 69 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Joseph Elementary School?

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

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