St. Francis Xavier School vs. Of St. Joseph
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Francis Xavier School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Of St. Joseph ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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School History
Overview
St Francis Xavier School is a Catholic Community we stand ready to serve all who are in need.
We value in a special way the handing on of faith and tradition through our parish school, religious education, and Christian formation.
Strong in faith and proud in tradition, we continue to be concerned for and responsive to the needs of all God's people.
We believe in God's love through the gift of Christ's presence in our lives.
In faith, we are all called to realize our gifts of time, talent, and treasure and to express and to share these gifts through the various ministries with the whole community.
Of St. Joseph serves 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), the Other special emphasis association(s) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Of St. Joseph is 16:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1890
1901
Students Body
Total Students
252 students
228 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
10%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
55
Pre-K Students
34
-
Kindergarten Students
24
15
Grade 1 Students
24
16
Grade 2 Students
22
15
Grade 3 Students
27
11
Grade 4 Students
15
21
Grade 5 Students
26
32
Grade 6 Students
32
25
Grade 7 Students
24
8
Grade 8 Students
24
30
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
20%
Average Class Size
20
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Formal
(Uniform dress code)
(Uniform dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding scale offered
Varied in various programs-infant care preschool,and elementary school
% on Financial Aid
15%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
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Admissions Associate
lkeller@sfxstjoe.com
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
4