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#342 of 399 private schools in MO

St Louis Catholic Academy

Elementary School · St. Louis, MO

A private elementary school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

4720 CARTER AVE, St. Louis, MO 63115

  • 14.8:1 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 MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index1%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment183
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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 MO

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Louis Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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

$31,898

Median home value

$61,600

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

43.4%

Poverty rate

31.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black99.5%
Asian0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ashland Elem. and Br.Enrollment path unverified4.8PK–60.6 mi205Compare →
Hickey Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.3PK–60.9 mi307Compare →
North Side Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5PK–50.9 mi58Compare →
Lexington Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.0 mi227Compare →

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 Louis Catholic Academy is listed in St. Louis, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Louis Catholic Academy

St Louis Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in St. Louis, MO, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #342 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Louis Catholic Academy

What grades does St Louis Catholic Academy serve?

St Louis Catholic Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Louis Catholic Academy?

St Louis Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Louis Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St Louis Catholic Academy is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Louis Catholic Academy rank in MO?

St Louis Catholic Academy ranks #342 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Louis Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St Louis Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Louis Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, St Louis Catholic Academy 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 Louis Catholic Academy a religious school?

St Louis Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Area population (ZIP 63115)
14,252
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
43.5
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 63115; 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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