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#541 of 883 private schools in TX

St Louis Catholic School

School · Waco, TX

A private school in Waco, TX serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2208 N 23RD ST, Waco, TX 76708

  • 10.9:1 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 TX.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,197.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
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-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment315
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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 TX

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Louis 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,558/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waco), 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

$66,764

Median home value

$204,600

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Hispanic53.0%
White39.0%
Black3.8%
Asian2.2%
Two or More1.6%
Pacific Islander0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Reicher Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7PK–120.1 mi316Compare →
Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–110.5 mi3Compare →
Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–110.5 mi7Compare →
Challenge AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–100.5 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Louis Catholic School is listed in Waco, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Louis Catholic School

St Louis Catholic School is a private school in Waco, TX, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 883 private schools in TX.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Louis Catholic School

What grades does St Louis Catholic School serve?

St Louis Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend St Louis Catholic School?

St Louis Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Louis Catholic School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Louis Catholic School rank in TX?

St Louis Catholic School ranks #541 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Louis Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Louis Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Louis 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 Louis Catholic School a religious school?

St Louis Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
315
Gender Split
37% M / 63% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
164 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
McLennan County
Area population (ZIP 76708)
27,679
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
35.9
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 76708; 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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