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St. Paul Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Pocahontas, AR

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311 Cedar St, Pocahontas, AR 72455

Overall grade: B

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

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

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12

St. Paul Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Pocahontas, Arkansas, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 105 students and around 11 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 19% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Little Rock. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 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–6
Students
105
Teachers
9.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 64 girls, 41 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 50% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic elementary schools in Arkansas.

    Students by survey year

    88’11–1284’17–1877’19–2093’21–22105’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K41
    K22
    121
    212
    313
    412
    514
    611

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races1%

    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. Paul 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. Paul Catholic School

    What grades does St. Paul Catholic School serve?

    St. Paul Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Paul Catholic School?

    About 105 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul Catholic 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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