St. Peter Chanel School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–7
Paulina, LA
2590 La 44, Paulina, LA 70763
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Louisiana
- Growing: enrollment up 30% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Paulina since at least 2011
In Paulina, Louisiana, St. Peter Chanel School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 254 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana. Enrollment is up about 30% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. The school day runs about 8 hours, 178 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–7
- Students
- 254
- Teachers
- 22 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 141 girls, 113 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Baton Rouge
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
- Compared with 83 Catholic elementary schools in Louisiana.
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 Louisiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Peter Chanel School whether it takes part.
- LA GATOR Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
- Tuition Donation Credit Program · Tax-credit 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. Peter Chanel School
What grades does St. Peter Chanel School serve?
St. Peter Chanel School serves grades Pre-K–7.
How many students attend St. Peter Chanel School?
About 254 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Peter Chanel School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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