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#320 of 478 private schools in IN
St Nicholas Catholic School
Elementary School · Sunman, IN
A private elementary school in Sunman, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
6459 E SAINT NICHOLAS DR, Sunman, IN 47041
- Math 71% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.4:1 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 IN.
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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
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where St Nicholas 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,778
Median home value
$280,200
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47041; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 324 | 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 Nicholas Catholic School is listed in Sunman, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Nicholas Catholic School
St Nicholas Catholic School is a private elementary school in Sunman, IN, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Nicholas Catholic School
What grades does St Nicholas Catholic School serve?
St Nicholas Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Nicholas Catholic School?
St Nicholas Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Nicholas Catholic School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Nicholas Catholic School rank in IN?
St Nicholas Catholic School ranks #320 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Nicholas Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Nicholas Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at St Nicholas Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Nicholas Catholic School has 71% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is St Nicholas Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Nicholas 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 Nicholas Catholic School a religious school?
St Nicholas Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 149
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ripley County
- Phone
- (812) 623-2348
- Area population (ZIP 47041)
- 6,148
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 47041; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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