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#38 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 26% of private schools

St Patrick Catholic School

Elementary School · Parsons, KS

A private elementary school in Parsons, KS serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1831 STEVENS AVE, Parsons, KS 67357

  • 5.9:1 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+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,235.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
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+4.0 / 10
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Enrollment71
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Patrick 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,361/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parsons), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$55,791

Median home value

$101,700

Median rent

$743/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White81.7%
Hispanic15.5%
Black1.4%
Native American1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–10.1 mi277Compare →
Garfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.32–30.7 mi189Compare →
St. Hosp. Training Center ParsonsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–120.8 mi16Compare →
Guthridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.44–51.5 mi188Compare →

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 Patrick Catholic School is listed in Parsons, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Patrick Catholic School

St Patrick Catholic School is a private elementary school in Parsons, KS, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 142 private schools in KS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Patrick Catholic School

What grades does St Patrick Catholic School serve?

St Patrick Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Patrick Catholic School?

St Patrick Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Patrick Catholic School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Patrick Catholic School rank in KS?

St Patrick Catholic School ranks #38 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is St Patrick Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Patrick Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Patrick 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 Patrick Catholic School a religious school?

St Patrick Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
71
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.4 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Labette County
Area population (ZIP 67357)
11,786
Area average commute
12.2 min
Area median age
43.9
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 67357; 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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