Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School vs. North Christian School
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School Overview
Overview
Parkersburg Catholic Schools, in partnership with the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, is committed to teaching the Catholic faith and serving all students with the highest standards of educational excellence, empowering them to be leaders in a global community.
North Christian School is an ministry of North Parkersburg Baptist Church. Both our staff and student body represent a wide number of area churches.
If you are a parent or grandparent who seeks a school that is committed to academic excellence and is Christ-centered, NCS is the place for your child.
North Christian School's vision is "to continually provide a quality Christian education to children that reflects Christian values and incorporates a standards-based curriculum integrated with 21st century skills and technology." North Christian School provides students with an academically challenging curriculum which will promote high academic standards while helping the students to achieve skills in creative and critical thinking.
North Christian School teaches students to know Jesus Christ and the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Title I Interventionist Services
Year Founded
1947
1998
Students Body
Total Students
89 students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
43
Kindergarten Students
10
26
Grade 1 Students
12
19
Grade 2 Students
6
10
Grade 3 Students
7
15
Grade 4 Students
11
8
Grade 5 Students
24
14
Grade 6 Students
8
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
25%
Average Class Size
15
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform is required)
(Uniform is required)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,850
n/a
Tuition Notes
Discounts are available for members of participating parishes. Tuition assistance is also available
*Tuition assistance must be applied for
Financial assistance program in place
Admissions Director
Kelly Franklin
Mary Brannan
Admissions Associate
n/a
Vicki Lyons
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band Program, Choir, Lego Robotics
Art Club, Choir, Discovery Club