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St. Joseph Elementary School (Closed 2006)

222 N Sycamore Street
Nortonville, KS 66060

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St. Joseph Elementary School in Nortonville, KS, serves 47 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 6th grade in a rural community.

The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 3 teachers on staff, offering a Catholic elementary education.

As a Catholic elementary school, it is affiliated with a religious orientation and participates in other school associations.

Total enrollment includes 31 udents in grades K–12, reflecting a small school environment within a rural/small town setting.

The school is part of the local network of private schools within a 25–mile radius, including other Catholic and Lutheran elementary and secondary schools.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Elementary School?

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

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