St. James School vs. Our Lady Of The Wayside School
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School Overview
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Student Body
Overview
We are in the midst of an exciting year at St. James Parish as we consolidate our parish school and formation center into a single state-of-the-art facility where both school families and parish families can grow deeper in their faith with God.
The St. James family is a welcoming Catholic community sent forth from our celebration of the Eucharist to walk in faith, to live in hope, and act in love.
As disciples of Jesus Christ we are committed to justice and peace through prayer, education, evangelization, and stewardship.
Our Lady of the Wayside School is dedicated to enriching our students` minds, fostering a deep and meaningful faith in each child, and expanding their talents.
Our Lady Of The Wayside School was awarded the National Blue Ribon twice - most recently in 2015.
Our Lady of the Wayside School provides an environment that is nurturing and encouraging where students are eager to excel. OLW students are closely guided by caring teachers who know each student well and treasure each student`s unique abilities. In this loving, faith-filled environment, students develop the skills, values, confidence, character, and compassion necessary for future success.
We offer a variety of preschool programs (3 and 4 year olds) including full and half day options.
We also offer full and half day kindergarten options.
Extended day care is available before and after school starting at 7:15 and ending at 6:00.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2020
Yes, selected in 1997-2015
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
resource help for reading and mild learning differences; speech help
Year Founded
1930
1954
Students Body
Total Students
499 students
391 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
70
82
Kindergarten Students
50
38
Grade 1 Students
35
34
Grade 2 Students
46
27
Grade 3 Students
40
28
Grade 4 Students
39
30
Grade 5 Students
45
34
Grade 6 Students
63
34
Grade 7 Students
53
34
Grade 8 Students
58
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
30%
n/a
Average Class Size
20
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(there is a uniform)
(there is a uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$3,883
$6,362
Tuition Notes
multiple student discount
Tuition varies based on students per family. We do have a scholarship fund.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Believers - Middle School Choir, Musical Theater, Robotics (6th-8th grade), Scholastic Bowl Team (7th/8th), Student Council (6th-8th), Yearbook (8th)