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#259 of 399 private schools in MO

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

Elementary School · Cape Girardeau, MO

A private elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1919 RITTER DR, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  • 12.3:1 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)
B-4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index19%
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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Enrollment327
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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 Vincent De Paul Elementary 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 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Girardeau), 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

$67,904

Median home value

$209,600

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White89.9%
Asian4.6%
Black2.1%
Hispanic1.8%
Two or More1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alma Schrader Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.5K–41.1 mi357Compare →
Jefferson Elem.Enrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.1 mi470Compare →
Clippard Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.0PK–41.3 mi424Compare →
Franklin Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.8PK–41.3 mi224Compare →

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 Vincent De Paul Elementary School is listed in Cape Girardeau, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Vincent De Paul Elementary School

What grades does St Vincent De Paul Elementary School serve?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Vincent De Paul Elementary School?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Vincent De Paul Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Vincent De Paul Elementary School rank in MO?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School ranks #259 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Vincent De Paul Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary 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.

Is St Vincent De Paul Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Vincent De Paul 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 Vincent De Paul Elementary School a religious school?

St Vincent De Paul Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
327
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Small City
County
Cape Girardeau County
Area population (ZIP 63701)
38,809
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
34.4
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 63701; 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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