St. Jude Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Indianapolis, IN
5375 McFarland Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011
St. Jude Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 480 students and around 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 480
- Teachers
- 27.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 238 girls, 242 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Jude Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship 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. Jude Catholic School
What grades does St. Jude Catholic School serve?
St. Jude Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Jude Catholic School?
About 480 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Jude Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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