St. Clare Of Assisi School vs. Ascension School
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Overview
St. Clare of Assisi School is a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of St. Louis whose mission is to be a visible faith community.
Enriched by our Catholic tradition, we educate the whole child spiritually and academically, recognizing and encouraging each individual's unique gifts.
Our school community is committed to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ in all our words and actions, nurturing community within our parish.
We educate the whole child spiritually and academically, recognizing and encouraging each individual's unique gifts.
Catholic elementary schools are child-centered and are committed to providing strong academic and developmental programs which enable children to grow to their full potential.
They empower the children to meet the challenges of living in an ever-changing racially and culturally diverse world.
The faculty and staff of these schools are faith-filled, dedicated, knowledgeable and competent in their professions, and strive to meet the individual needs of the children.
Ascension School recognizes that each individual is a child of God having a divine origin and an eternal destiny.
In an atmosphere of trust, openness and respect, each student is guided first to the idea and then to the realization of a process of formation which helps each child achieve understanding, acceptance and utilization of his/her God-given talents.
Ascension School provides opportunities for fostering the growth of religious attitudes, moral behavior and academic achievement.
Every student is challenged to strive for excellence at the highest possible level of formation.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Year Founded
1979
1941
Students Body
Total Students
204 students
461 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
-
Kindergarten Students
17
57
Grade 1 Students
16
49
Grade 2 Students
22
73
Grade 3 Students
19
55
Grade 4 Students
16
54
Grade 5 Students
15
66
Grade 6 Students
15
33
Grade 7 Students
23
39
Grade 8 Students
23
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Average Class Size
15
21
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:19
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Formal
(Uniforms vary between Primary, Intermediate, and Middle School)
(Uniforms vary between Primary, Intermediate, and Middle School)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$6,255
$6,780
Tuition Notes
Scholarships available
Two children: $10,845, Three or More Children: $14,229
Admissions Director
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Christe Windler
Admissions Associate
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Mrs. Christe Windler
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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2
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Chess Team, Lacrosse