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St. Thomas More Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4

Brookings, SD

1700 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

Overall grade: B+

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  • BYears serving families
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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in South Dakota

St. Thomas More Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Brookings, South Dakota, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 74 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
74
Teachers
10.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 38 girls, 36 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota.
    • Compared with 16 Catholic elementary schools in South Dakota.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K42
    K14
    118
    217
    313
    412

    Student body

    White92%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian3%
    Black1%

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    Questions about St. Thomas More Catholic School

    What grades does St. Thomas More Catholic School serve?

    St. Thomas More Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend St. Thomas More Catholic School?

    About 74 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Thomas More Catholic School?

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