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#470 of 716 private schools in IL

St Patrick Catholic School

Elementary School · Springfield, IL

A private elementary school in Springfield, IL serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

1800 S GRAND AVE E, Springfield, IL 62703

  • 11.1:1 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 IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,320
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Enrollment49
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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 IL

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Patrick 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,845/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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

$44,580

Median home value

$93,100

Median rent

$971/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

55.9%

Poverty rate

27%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black91.8%
White4.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Two or More2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Iles Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.21–80.3 mi406Compare →
Feitshans Elem SchEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–50.4 mi274Compare →
Matheny-withrow Elem SchEnrollment path unverified5.9K–50.5 mi213Compare →
Springfield Ball Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–80.9 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St Patrick Catholic School is listed in Springfield, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patrick Catholic School

St Patrick Catholic School is a private elementary school in Springfield, IL, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patrick Catholic School

What grades does St Patrick Catholic School serve?

St Patrick Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Patrick Catholic School?

St Patrick Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick Catholic School rank in IL?

St Patrick Catholic School ranks #470 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Patrick Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Patrick Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick Catholic School a religious school?

St Patrick Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
49
Gender Split
69% M / 31% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sangamon County
Area population (ZIP 62703)
28,820
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
38.1
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 62703; 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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