St. Thomas Consolidated School vs. St. James School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
Overview
St. Thomas is the parish school of Holy Family, Notre Dame and St.
Ignatius parishes. In partnership with the family, we are dedicated to nurturing the personal development of the whole child.
Our mission is to instill Catholic value, foster self-discipline and promote academic excellence in the spirit of a caring and affirming community.
Nurturing the personal development of the whole child includes spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth.
Each student is accepted as a unique individual with gifts and limitations.
The staff will strive to help each child to recognize and develop his/her own gifts to the highest potential.
Saint Thomas is a Catholic School community that lives, exemplifies and fosters Catholic values and virtues.
The Theological virtues of faith, hope and love provide the firm foundation for Catholic values.
St. James School is committed to providing the best possible Catholic educational program for all students.
We use a wide variety of teaching strategies to enhance the learning process.
Students who attend St James School have the opportunity to learn and develop in a positive, caring family environment.
Students are encouraged to discover their own gifts and uniqueness and to show an appreciation for other.
Among the quality catholic education we provide, we emphasize the dignity and self worth of each individual who enters St James School.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and 504 Plans
Year Founded
n/a
1992
Students Body
Total Students
129 students
168 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
21
Kindergarten Students
9
21
Grade 1 Students
11
15
Grade 2 Students
22
16
Grade 3 Students
23
18
Grade 4 Students
19
14
Grade 5 Students
18
16
Grade 6 Students
9
14
Grade 7 Students
6
15
Grade 8 Students
-
18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
17 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
40%
Average Class Size
20
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(uniforms)
(uniforms)
Casual
(Navy blue or khaki bottoms, navy blue, white or light blue shirts)
(Navy blue or khaki bottoms, navy blue, white or light blue shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$1,975
n/a
Tuition Notes
Parish rate $1975
out-of-parish $3375
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band, Book Club, Brown Bag Ministry, Choir, First LEGO League Team, Gardening, Plays/Musicals, Student Council, Students to Sisters, Writing Club, Yearbook Club