St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
East Lansing, MI
915 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in East Lansing
- Serving families in East Lansing since at least 2011
In East Lansing, Michigan, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 269 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Lansing. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 269
- Teachers
- 22.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 143 girls, 126 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Lansing
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
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. Thomas Aquinas Parish School
What grades does St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School serve?
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School?
About 269 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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