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St. Nicholas Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Sunman, IN

6459 E Saint Nicholas Dr, Sunman, IN 47041

Overall grade: B

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Sunman since at least 2011

In Sunman, Indiana, St. Nicholas Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 152 students attend, with roughly 16 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school day runs about 7 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
152
Teachers
9.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 77 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan 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 73% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    138’11–12123’13–14111’15–16128’17–18148’19–20149’21–22152’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K27
    K17
    118
    213
    322
    416
    519
    619
    713
    815

    Student body

    White97%
    Black2%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    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. Nicholas Catholic 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. Nicholas Catholic School

    What grades does St. Nicholas Catholic School serve?

    St. Nicholas Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Nicholas Catholic School?

    About 152 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Nicholas Catholic 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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