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St. Louis School

Diocesan school · Grades K–6

Custar, OH

22776 Defiance Pike, Custar, OH 43511

Overall grade: A

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic schools in Ohio
  • Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Custar since at least 2011

St. Louis School is a Catholic diocesan school in Custar, Ohio, for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. It has about 45 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio. Enrollment has grown about 41% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Toledo. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 178 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–6
Students
45
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 28 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 240 Catholic elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    32’11–1230’13–1427’15–1636’17–1835’19–2045’21–2245’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K6
    18
    27
    36
    46
    54
    68

    Student body

    White96%
    Black4%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

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

    What grades does St. Louis School serve?

    St. Louis School serves grades K–6.

    How many students attend St. Louis School?

    About 45 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Louis School?

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

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