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True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson

Parish school · Grades K–8

Dickinson, TX

400 FM 517 Rd E, Dickinson, TX 77539

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Texas

True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson is a Catholic parish school in Dickinson, Texas, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 88 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas. The school is part of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 185 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
88
Teachers
13 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 59 girls, 29 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
185 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 150 Catholic elementary schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    123’15–16112’17–1888’19–2093’21–2288’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K18
    19
    210
    310
    47
    59
    68
    75
    812

    Student body

    White51%
    Hispanic or Latino34%
    Two or more races7%
    Asian5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson whether it takes part.

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    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 True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson

    What grades does True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson serve?

    True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson?

    About 88 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at True Cross Catholic School - Dickinson?

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

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