St. Edward School vs. St. Philomena School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
Overview
St. Edward School serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Edward School is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
St. Philomena Parish School is a Catholic Faith-Educational Community which strives to develop a Christ-centered atmosphere that will permeate the life of each child and faculty member.
The Catholic School shares with the family the educational mission of the church.
The school is a unique Christian community organized to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and emotional growth of its members in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love that is based on the gospel message.
Each person involved in St. Philomena Parish School is working to create an atmosphere of respect, cooperation, appreciation and support.
This Christian environment will nurture the growth and maturity of the students as well as strengthen the commitment of the faculty and staff. Together with parents, the primary educators of their children, our Catholic schools pursue academic and spiritual excellence by helping students to develop their intellectual abilities, foster wholesome friendships, practice discipleship, strengthen their daily prayer life, grow in virtue, and become leaders through serving others.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Mild Learning Disability
Year Founded
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1946
Students Body
Total Students
136 students
482 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
47
Kindergarten Students
13
53
Grade 1 Students
11
50
Grade 2 Students
9
46
Grade 3 Students
7
50
Grade 4 Students
10
51
Grade 5 Students
15
51
Grade 6 Students
10
47
Grade 7 Students
9
42
Grade 8 Students
14
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
29 teachers
Average Class Size
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23
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:17
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(white or light blue polo shirt; navy pants; blue plaid jumpers K-5; blue plaid skirt 6-8)
(white or light blue polo shirt; navy pants; blue plaid jumpers K-5; blue plaid skirt 6-8)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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See website for tuition information.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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After School Study Club, Annual Spring Musical, Band Instruction, Children's Choir, Leadership Academy, Lego League Robotics Team, Scholastic Bowl Team, Scouts, Speech Team, Student Council (6-8), Yearbook Club