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St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School

Parish school · Grades K–3

Lafayette, IN

1200 S St, Lafayette, IN 47901

Overall grade: B

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

  • B-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Lafayette since at least 2011

St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Lafayette, Indiana, for students from kindergarten through 3rd grade. It has about 157 students and around 20 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Lafayette. 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 K–3
Students
157
Teachers
8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
19.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 85 girls, 72 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    175’11–12173’13–14178’15–16160’17–18161’19–20141’21–22157’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K35
    144
    243
    335

    Student body

    White52%
    Hispanic or Latino42%
    Two or more races5%
    Black1%

    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. Mary Cathedral Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School serve?

    St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School serves grades K–3.

    How many students attend St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School?

    About 157 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Cathedral Elementary 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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