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St. Lukes Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5

Ogallala, NE

406 E 3rd St, Ogallala, NE 69153

Overall grade: A

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
  • Growing: enrollment up 35% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Ogallala since at least 2011

In Ogallala, Nebraska, St. Lukes Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 46 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska. Enrollment is up about 35% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Grand Island. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–5
Students
46
Teachers
6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 28 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    34’11–1243’13–1436’15–1642’17–1833’19–2039’21–2246’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K33
    K9
    110
    211
    35
    47
    54

    Student body

    White83%
    Hispanic or Latino17%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Lukes Elementary School

    What grades does St. Lukes Elementary School serve?

    St. Lukes Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–5.

    How many students attend St. Lukes Elementary School?

    About 46 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Lukes Elementary School?

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