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St. Louis Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–5

Castroville, TX

607 Madrid St, Castroville, TX 78009

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Growing: enrollment up 90% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Castroville since at least 2011

St. Louis Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Castroville, Texas, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 158 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. Enrollment has grown about 90% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
158
Teachers
19.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 95 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (8 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 53% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    83’11–1299’13–1450’15–1676’17–1889’19–20114’21–22158’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K94
    K36
    131
    230
    328
    420
    513

    Student body

    White54%
    Hispanic or Latino43%
    Asian2%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

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

    What grades does St. Louis Catholic School serve?

    St. Louis Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Louis Catholic School?

    About 158 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Louis Catholic School?

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

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