St. Thomas More Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Elgin, IL
1625 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Elgin since at least 2011
In Elgin, Illinois, St. Thomas More Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 145 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Rockford. The school day runs about 7 hours, 186 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 145
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rockford
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 186 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
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
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- 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 More Elementary School
What grades does St. Thomas More Elementary School serve?
St. Thomas More Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas More Elementary School?
About 145 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas More Elementary School?
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