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St. Mary Elementary School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

North Vernon, IN

209 Washington St, North Vernon, IN 47265

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in North Vernon since at least 2011

In North Vernon, Indiana, St. Mary Elementary School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 196 students attend, with roughly 17 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school day runs about 6 hours, 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
11.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 83 girls, 113 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • 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

    192’11–12197’13–14185’15–16196’17–18174’19–20180’21–22196’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K39
    K28
    120
    222
    323
    421
    522
    623
    719
    818

    Student body

    White93%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Two or more races3%
    Asian1%

    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 Elementary School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Mary Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mary Elementary School serve?

    St. Mary Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Mary Elementary School?

    About 196 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary 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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