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#103 of 142 private schools in KS

St Mary's School

Elementary School · Ellis, KS

A private elementary school in Ellis, KS serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

605 MONROE ST, Ellis, KS 67637

  • 6.1:1 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 KS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,188
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.6 / 10
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Enrollment67
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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 KS

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Mary's 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low218/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,469

Median home value

$160,800

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

77.2%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington ElemEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–60.7 mi185Compare →

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 Mary's School is listed in Ellis, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary's School

St Mary's School is a private elementary school in Ellis, KS, serving approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 142 private schools in KS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary's School

What grades does St Mary's School serve?

St Mary's School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Mary's School?

St Mary's School has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary's School rank in KS?

St Mary's School ranks #103 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is St Mary's School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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's School a private school?

Yes, St Mary's 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's School a religious school?

St Mary's School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
67
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ellis County
Area population (ZIP 67637)
2,809
Area median age
36
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 67637; 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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