St. Patrick Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Chesterton, IN
640 N Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- A Catholic school in Chesterton
St. Patrick Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Chesterton, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 233 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Gary. Students attend about 5 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 233
- Teachers
- 13.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 99 girls, 134 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Gary
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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. Patrick Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Patrick Elementary School
What grades does St. Patrick Elementary School serve?
St. Patrick Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Patrick Elementary School?
About 233 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick 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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