Hope Rural School vs. St. Joseph Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Hope Rural School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Hope Rural School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
St. Joseph Catholic School opened its door in August of 1961 to a total of 100 students in four classrooms.
The staff of three sisters and one lay teacher taught grades one through eight.
There were two grades per classroom until 1969, when the North wing was added.
The current Family Center Building, which also serves as the school cafeteria, had previously served as the Church until the current church was built and dedicated in 1981.
Our Mission Statement uses the word catholic to describe our purpose: Christ centered Academics Taught with Hope, faith and love, in cooperation with Our families by intertwining our Learning and lives In our ever changing Community and world.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1961
Students Body
Total Students
143 students
457 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
73
Kindergarten Students
20
43
Grade 1 Students
21
48
Grade 2 Students
18
44
Grade 3 Students
18
44
Grade 4 Students
14
38
Grade 5 Students
19
46
Grade 6 Students
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41
Grade 7 Students
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35
Grade 8 Students
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45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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25%
Average Class Size
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:21
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(navy, oxford, polos)
(navy, oxford, polos)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$10,975
Tuition Notes
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St. Joseph Catholic School accepts the Step Up for Students Scholarship
Acceptance Rate
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80%
Admissions Director
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Brendan Flannery
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Drama, National Junior Honor Society, Student Government