Catholic education at St. Ferdinand School is an expression of the teaching ministry of the church, organized to promote human development in response to the Gospel.
It fosters growth in all individual and social dimensions: spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, physical, and aesthetic; through a ministry embracing a message of faith, taught and lived in community and reaching out in service to others.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
226 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Ferdinand School?
The application deadline for St. Ferdinand School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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