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St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Elkhart, IN

1114 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 33% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Elkhart since at least 2011

St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Elkhart, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 177 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 33% since 2011–12. 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 Pre-K–8
Students
177
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 99 girls, 78 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    133’11–12136’13–14159’15–16171’17–18185’19–20172’21–22177’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K21
    116
    220
    324
    421
    522
    620
    717
    816

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino94%
    Two or more races3%
    White2%
    Black1%

    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. Vincent De Paul Elementary School whether it takes part.

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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 177 students, with 14 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. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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