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St. Rose of Lima Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Crofton, NE

1302 W 5th St, Crofton, NE 68730

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
  • Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Crofton since at least 2011

In Crofton, Nebraska, St. Rose of Lima Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 78 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska. Enrollment is up about 18% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 173 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
78
Teachers
9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 47 girls, 31 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    66’11–1276’13–1489’15–1692’17–1886’21–2278’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K36
    18
    29
    310
    48
    58
    611
    712
    812

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Rose of Lima Elementary School

    What grades does St. Rose of Lima Elementary School serve?

    St. Rose of Lima Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Rose of Lima Elementary School?

    About 78 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Rose of Lima Elementary School?

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