St. Nicholas Catholic School vs. St. Mary Elementary School
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School Overview
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Overview
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.
St. Mary's School provides a quality Catholic education for all families who desire and choose such for their children.
At St. Mary's we integrate the Gospel values and truths throughout the curriculum.
We work to develop an atmosphere and environment that has its characteristics: love, cooperation, unity, and a reverence for life, and respect for the rights of others.
St. Mary's Parish is committed to providing a school for those who want a Catholic education with a strong academic program for their children.
When class size permits, Catholics from neighboring parishes and non-Catholic students are welcome to apply for admission.
No child or family will be discriminated against in admission on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, or handicap.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Title I Assistance for Remedial Instruction
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Students Body
Total Students
176 students
326 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
60
Kindergarten Students
13
33
Grade 1 Students
22
36
Grade 2 Students
18
35
Grade 3 Students
18
32
Grade 4 Students
20
37
Grade 5 Students
17
29
Grade 6 Students
14
34
Grade 7 Students
16
30
Grade 8 Students
8
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
21 teachers
Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
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)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,125
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Tuition Notes
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.
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% on Financial Aid
75%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
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Admissions Director
Sherri Kirschner
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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