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#335 of 478 private schools in IN
St Patrick Elementary School
Elementary School · Chesterton, IN
A private elementary school in Chesterton, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
640 N CALUMET RD, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 19.9:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,551
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46304; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Bailly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Discovery Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Newton Yost Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 381 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St Patrick Elementary School is listed in Chesterton, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Patrick Elementary School
St Patrick Elementary School is a private elementary school in Chesterton, IN, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Patrick Elementary School
What grades does St Patrick Elementary School serve?
St Patrick Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St Patrick Elementary School?
St Patrick Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Patrick Elementary School rank in IN?
St Patrick Elementary School ranks #335 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Patrick Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Patrick Elementary 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 Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick Elementary School a religious school?
St Patrick Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Phone
- (219) 926-1707
- Area population (ZIP 46304)
- 27,402
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 46304; 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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