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St. Paul School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Odell, IL

300 S W St, Odell, IL 60460

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Odell since at least 2011

In Odell, Illinois, St. Paul School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 59 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 40% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Peoria. The school day runs about 6 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
59
Teachers
5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 32 girls, 27 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
176 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 56% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    42’11–1236’13–1436’15–1644’17–1847’19–2046’21–2259’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K11
    K7
    19
    28
    312
    49
    55
    62
    74
    83

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does St. Paul School serve?

    St. Paul School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul School?

    About 59 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul School?

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