Below Average
#660 of 716 private schools in IL
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
Elementary School · Newton, IL
A private elementary school in Newton, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
306 W JOURDAN ST # 26, Newton, IL 62448
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,572/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,432
Median home value
$118,200
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–6 | 0.4 mi | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School is listed in Newton, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School is a private elementary school in Newton, IL, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School
What grades does St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serve?
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School?
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School rank in IL?
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School ranks #660 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 the Apostle Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas the Apostle Elementary 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 the Apostle Elementary School a religious school?
St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (618) 783-3517
- Area population (ZIP 62448)
- 5,263
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 62448; 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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