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St. Edwards School (Closed 2025)

805 Sherman St
Little Rock, AR 72202

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About the School

Since 1885, St. Edward's School has been conducted in three different buildings.
Classes at first were conducted in the building which was divided into church, school, and parsonage.
In 1924, the old church building was moved about 80 feet, on the Ferry Steet side of the church property, and remodeled to serve as school and parish hall.
It served until the present school was dedicated in 1955.
An annex containing a large gymnasium and additional classrooms was added in 1962.
Peak enrollment of 360 pupils was in 1965-1972.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Edwards School
Pre-K	19
Kind	20
1	12
2	13
3	16
4	11
5	18
6	33
7	21
8	18

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Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Since 1885, St. Edward's School has been conducted in three different buildings. Classes at first were conducted in the building which was divided into church, school, and parsonage. In 1924, the old church building was moved about 80 feet, on the Ferry Steet side of the church property, and remodeled to serve as school and parish hall. It served until the present school was dedicated in 1955. An annex containing a large gymnasium and additional classrooms was added in 1962. Peak enrollment of 360 pupils was in 1965-1972.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Edwards School?

The application deadline for St. Edwards School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Edwards School located?

St. Edwards School is located in the Macarthur Park neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.

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