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#246 of 433 private schools in GA

St Thomas More Catholic School

Elementary School · Decatur, GA

A private elementary school in Decatur, GA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

630 W PONCE DE LEON AVE, Decatur, GA 30030

  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment473
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Thomas More Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,405/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,318

Median home value

$598,400

Median rent

$1,683/mo

College educated

76.5%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White62.2%
Black18.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Two or More8.2%
Asian2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Decatur Presbyterian Children's CommunityPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi10Compare →
Fernbank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.7 mi768Compare →
Oakhurst Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.7PK–20.7 mi256Compare →
Westchester Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–20.7 mi184Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Thomas More Catholic School is listed in Decatur, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas More Catholic School

St Thomas More Catholic School is a private elementary school in Decatur, GA, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Thomas More Catholic School

What grades does St Thomas More Catholic School serve?

St Thomas More Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Thomas More Catholic School?

St Thomas More Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More Catholic School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More Catholic School rank in GA?

St Thomas More Catholic School ranks #246 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is St Thomas More Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas More Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Thomas More Catholic School a religious school?

St Thomas More Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
473
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeKalb County
Area population (ZIP 30030)
31,712
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30030; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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