St Marys Elementary School is a part of Joplin Area Catholic Schools.
We believe that the special purposes for our schools are threefold: Christian enviornment, academic excellence, and leadership development.
The Joplin Area Catholic Schools educate the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – to be a good citizen and a future leader of church, community and nation.
St. Mary's fully accredited school places a high emphasis on helping students use their potential for academic growth.
Caring teachers help students develop a Christian value system to take with them throughout life.
Students learn to respond to others' needs by sharing of themselves.
Through various activities and discussions, values such as compassion, cooperation, responsibility and self-discipline are learned.
These values are learned in the Christian community environment of the school and in religion classes.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
194 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- St Marys Elementary School is a part of Joplin Area Catholic Schools. We believe that the special purposes for our schools are threefold: Christian enviornment, academic excellence, and leadership development. The Joplin Area Catholic Schools educate the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – to be a good citizen and a future leader of church, community and nation. St. Mary's fully accredited school places a high emphasis on helping students use their potential for academic growth. Caring teachers help students develop a Christian value system to take with them throughout life. Students learn to respond to others' needs by sharing of themselves. Through various activities and discussions, values such as compassion, cooperation, responsibility and self-discipline are learned. These values are learned in the Christian community environment of the school and in religion classes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Marys Catholic Elementary School often compared to?
St. Marys Catholic Elementary School is often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Marys Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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