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St. Michael School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–2

West Memphis, AR

405 N Missouri St, West Memphis, AR 72301

Overall grade: A

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

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Arkansas
  • Serving families in West Memphis since at least 2011

In West Memphis, Arkansas, St. Michael School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 2nd grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Little Rock. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–2
Students
11
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 6 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.

    Students by survey year

    71’11–1269’13–1474’15–1688’17–1879’19–2055’21–2211’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K7
    11
    23

    Student body

    White55%
    Black27%
    Hispanic or Latino18%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

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

    What grades does St. Michael School serve?

    St. Michael School serves grades Pre-K–2.

    How many students attend St. Michael School?

    About 11 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Michael School?

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

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