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St. Lawrence Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Indianapolis, IN

6950 E 46th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

St. Lawrence Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 196 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7.5 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
196
Teachers
17 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 110 girls, 86 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    219’11–12270’13–14213’15–16201’17–18199’19–20213’21–22196’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K34
    K17
    118
    223
    321
    421
    522
    626
    723
    825

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino59%
    Black35%
    White4%
    Two or more races3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Lawrence Catholic 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. Lawrence Catholic School

    What grades does St. Lawrence Catholic School serve?

    St. Lawrence Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Lawrence Catholic School?

    About 196 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Lawrence 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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