St. Peter Chanel Interparochial School vs. St. Edward The Confessor School
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St. Peter Chanel Interparochial SchoolElementary school
St. Edward The Confessor SchoolElementary school
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Overview
St. Peter Chanel School is ultimately owned and operated by the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge.
This is the case of all Catholic Schools located in the Diocese of Baton Rouge.All Diocesan Catholic schools, including ours, is under the supervision of the Diocesan Superintendent of Schools, and is operated in strict accordance with provisions of the Administrative Manual published by the Diocesan Catholic Schools Office.
S.P.C. supports and enforces all Diocesan policies. Our curriculum is approved by the State of Louisiana and the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge and exceeds the requirements of the State Board of Education. We challenge our students to achieve more than the minimum standards required for promotion.
In addition to Reading, Language Arts,Science, Social Studies, and Math, our students have daily classes in Religion.
The curriculum is enriched and enhanced through classes in computer, physical education, and library.
Based on the belief that God is the center of all being, the staff of St. Edward the Confessor School strives to foster the spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, creative, and physical development of each child.
The faculty hopes to instill in each student the concept that religion is a way of life; enabling practice of Christian values with a sense of justice, service, and democracy in an ever changing society.
St. Edward provides an environment for teaching Christian faith, making participation in the liturgy and reception of the sacraments accessible to the students.
The school's curriculum, geared to welcome diversity and promote each child's unique talent and ability, imparts knowledge tempered by ethics, individuality, love of learning, and self-discipline.
The faculty attempts to develop in each student a positive self-concept and a healthy curiosity so that educational and spiritual growth continues beyond the walls of this school.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-7
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1935
1965
Students Body
Total Students
379 students
331 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
40
24
Pre-K Students
85
43
Kindergarten Students
47
31
Grade 1 Students
43
27
Grade 2 Students
24
28
Grade 3 Students
32
27
Grade 4 Students
37
45
Grade 5 Students
23
45
Grade 6 Students
35
28
Grade 7 Students
13
33
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
24%
Average Class Size
20
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Mar. 5 / May. 15
Dec. 13 / Jan. 17
Tuition Cost
n/a
$6,695
Tuition Notes
Please contact school office or check website for tuition cost
Easy financing available; generous discounts for multiple children and registered, active, supporting parishioners
% on Financial Aid
n/a
1%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
85%
Admissions Director
n/a
Barbara Martin
Admissions Associate
n/a
Kathy Duffy
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
18
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
4-H, Beta, Student Council
Altar Servers, Band, Builder's Club, Chess Club, Chorale, Clown Ministry, Comics Club, Handbell Choir, Lego Club, Library Club, Math & Language Arts League, Mission Club, Newspaper, Quiz Bowl Team, Readers' Theatre, RIght to Life Club, Spanish Club, Student Council