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#225 of 478 private schools in IN

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St Mary Elementary School

Elementary School

211 4TH ST, Aurora, IN 47001

Private

Enrollment

79

Student-Teacher

9.3:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#225 of 478

In Aurora

#1 of 2

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St Mary Elementary School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Aurora · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Mary Elementary School

St Mary Elementary School is a private elementary school in Aurora, IN. St Mary Elementary School serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #225 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it comparesOn par with IN schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 79 students, St Mary Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.3:1 students to teachers, St Mary Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Mary Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Mary Elementary School compares to the 4 public schools in Aurora, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
This School
vs
13.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
79
This School
vs
404
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
5.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 94.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.3% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
St Mary Elementary School Aurora Public Avg

All Schools in Aurora

School Rating
St Mary Elementary School (this school) 6.8
South Dearborn High School 4.6
South Dearborn Middle School 4.9
Aurora Elementary School 5.1
Manchester Elementary School 6.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6.6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Enrollment 79
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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 IN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 94.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic 1.3%
Asian 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

211 4TH ST, Aurora, IN 47001

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Mary Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Thornwilde Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Hebron), which scores notably higher. Another option is Charles H. Kelly Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Burlington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Burlington Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 9.8 miles away, in nearby Burlington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Aurora, see our Aurora schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 9.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Aurora 0.2 mi 6.8
South Dearborn High School Aurora 1.7 mi 4.6
South Dearborn Middle School Aurora 1.8 mi 4.9
Aurora Elementary School Aurora 1.8 mi 5.1
Greendale Middle School Lawrenceburg 3.9 mi 6.0
ST LAWRENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lawrenceburg 3.9 mi 8.1
Lawrenceburg Primary School Lawrenceburg 4.0 mi 6.7
Central Elementary School Lawrenceburg 4.0 mi 7.6
Lawrenceburg High School Lawrenceburg 4.0 mi 6.0
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School Burlington 6.3 mi 8.9
Rising Sun High School Rising Sun 7.5 mi 7.2
Ohio County Elementary School Rising Sun 7.7 mi 6.2
Ohio County Middle School Rising Sun 7.7 mi 7.2
Manchester Elementary School Aurora 7.8 mi 6.3
Bright Elementary School Lawrenceburg 10.6 mi 6.4
Thornwilde Elementary School Hebron 9.0 mi 9.0
Dillsboro Elementary School Dillsboro 9.1 mi 7.7
ACCEL Academy Burlington 9.1 mi 2.3
North Pointe Elementary School Hebron 9.8 mi 7.8
Burlington Elementary School Burlington 9.8 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47001 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,560

Median Home Value

$190,300

Median Rent

$848/mo

Population

10,374

College Educated

17.5%

Homeownership

81.5%

Avg Commute

32.5 min

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Median Age

44.7

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ASCENSION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne, IN 6.8
CROSS STREET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Anderson, IN 6.8
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN ACADEMY South Bend, IN 6.8
ST JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Aurora, IN 6.8
ST JOHN-EMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Monroeville, IN 6.8
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF WESTFIELD Westfield, IN 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Mary Elementary School

What grades does St Mary Elementary School serve?

St Mary Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary Elementary School?

St Mary Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Elementary School rank in IN?

St Mary Elementary School ranks #225 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Mary Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Mary 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 Mary Elementary School a religious school?

St Mary Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
79
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Dearborn County

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