St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School (Closed 2006)

St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School in Buffalo, NY serves 269 udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a co–educational, Catholic elementary program.
Located in a central city community, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 15 teaching staff members.
The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers Catholic–oriented education for early childhood and middle school udents.
udent diversity includes approximately 7.6% students of color within the school population.
As a private Buffalo elementary school, tuition and acceptance rates align with local averages for faith–based education options.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
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. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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