St. Louis School vs. St. Nicholas Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
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Overview
St. Louis School, dedicated to the teachings of Jesus Christ, combines excellence in academics with a strong Roman Catholic background providing the foundation to develop the whole person and to challenge students to reach their potential. A preK-8th grade building with lots to offer for the development of the steps to reach Heaven.
Saint Nicholas Catholic School is a co-ed, Roman Catholic school serving 152 students in kindergarten through eighth grades. Affiliated with Saint Nicholas Parish in Sunman, Indiana, of Ripley County, the school has a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1.
It is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Rated an Exemplary School~PL 221(Indiana's version of No Child Left Behind) St. Nicholas is accredited through the Indiana Department of Education.
Detailed information about the school can be obtained from the Indiana Department of Education, the Private School Review, or by contacting the school.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2003
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Title I Assistance for Remedial Instruction
Students Body
Total Students
323 students
176 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
30
Kindergarten Students
21
13
Grade 1 Students
27
22
Grade 2 Students
31
18
Grade 3 Students
37
18
Grade 4 Students
24
20
Grade 5 Students
24
17
Grade 6 Students
35
14
Grade 7 Students
29
16
Grade 8 Students
25
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
9 teachers
Average Class Size
16
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:20
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Polo shirt and slacks/skirt)
(Polo shirt and slacks/skirt)
Formal
(Plain, solid color navy or tan slacks and plain, solid color white, or navy shirts. Grades K-3-Skirts or Jumpers)
(Plain, solid color navy or tan slacks and plain, solid color white, or navy shirts. Grades K-3-Skirts or Jumpers)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,125
Tuition Notes
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We are very blessed by God as one of the few Catholic Schools that are still tuition-free. By prayer and faithful commitments to the Parish/School,we have been able to pay our bills,while retaining a professional teaching staff and a healthy enrollment.
% on Financial Aid
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75%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$4,800
Admissions Director
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Sherri Kirschner
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
4