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Mater Dei Catholic School

934 Sw Clay St Topeka, KS 66606

Tel: (785) 233-1727

www.materdeischool.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Mater Dei Catholic School in Topeka, KS, serves 167 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a midsize city community.
Founded in 2006, the school operates with a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 13 faculty members.
Approximately 45% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Located in the Old Town neighborhood, Mater Dei Catholic School offers an elementary and middle school program within the city of Topeka.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Mater Dei Catholic School
Pre-K	17
Kind	10
1	17
2	22
3	17
4	16
5	21
6	19
7	12
8	16

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Grade 2 has 22 students making it the largest grade at Mater Dei Catholic School, while Grade 7 has the fewest with 12.

Year Founded

2006

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Student Body

Total Students

167 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 24%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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The application deadline for Mater Dei Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Mater Dei Catholic School is located in the Old Town neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 1 other private schools located in Old Town.

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The average private school tuition in Topeka, KS is $7,463 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).