St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Newton, IL
306 W Jourdan St # 26, Newton, IL 62448
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Newton since at least 2011
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Newton, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 199 students and around 20 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 199
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 98 girls, 101 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 64% 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 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 Elementary School
What grades does St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serve?
St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School?
About 199 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School?
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