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St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Cape Girardeau, MO

1919 Ritter Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Cape Girardeau

St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School is a Catholic parish school in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 376 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
376
Teachers
25.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 203 girls, 173 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.
    • Compared with 154 Catholic elementary schools in Missouri.

    Students by survey year

    411’11–12371’17–18339’19–20327’21–22376’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K88
    K55
    144
    249
    344
    433
    536
    638
    739
    838

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Asian3%
    Black2%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Missouri

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School whether it takes part.

    More about Missouri's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School

    What grades does St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School serve?

    St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School?

    About 376 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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