St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Elkhart, IN
1331 N Main St, Elkhart, IN 46514
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- Serving families in Elkhart since at least 2011
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Elkhart, Indiana, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 250 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 250
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 111 girls, 139 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
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 Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or 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. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
About 250 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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