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Holy Cross School

202 S Church Street, Fort Branch, IN, 47648-0476 -

School Notes Overview:

Holy Cross School is dedicated to assisting parents in the growth of their children within our rich Catholic tradition. The faculty and staff assist each child in the development of basic skills and unique talents, while instilling and nurturing values that enable students to become successful, contributing Christian citizens. Holy Cross School is a part of the teaching mission of Holy Cross Parish. The School is a unique expression of the Church's effort to educate all members of its community. Therefore, the School as such must be a living organism that combines the efforts of principal, teachers, students, priest, staff, parents, and community personnel to develop and atmosphere where a student can grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Necessary skills for a rapidly changing society are and integral part of the curriculum. Guidance in developing an open mind, appreciation of truth and motivation with the desire to learn are the goals of Holy Cross School. Students learn that responsibility is a part of life and are guided to accept responsibility as Christians for their actions. ...

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School Overview:

	Holy Cross School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Gibson County, IN
Student Body
Total Students	122 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	15%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 39 students
	Kind - 16 students
	Grade 1 - 13 students
	Grade 2 - 17 students
	Grade 3 - 15 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
	This School	(IN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Holy Cross School is dedicated to assisting parents in the growth of their children within our rich Catholic tradition. The faculty and staff assist each child in the development of basic skills and unique talents, while instilling and nurturing values that enable students to become successful, contributing Christian citizens. Holy Cross School is a part of the teaching mission of Holy Cross Parish. The School is a unique expression of the Church's effort to educate all members of its community. Therefore, the School as such must be a living organism that combines the efforts of principal, teachers, students, priest, staff, parents, and community personnel to develop and atmosphere where a student can grow intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Necessary skills for a rapidly changing society are and integral part of the curriculum. Guidance in developing an open mind, appreciation of truth and motivation with the desire to learn are the goals of Holy Cross School. Students learn that responsibility is a part of life and are guided to accept responsibility as Christians for their actions.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (47648)	School Zip (47648)	(IN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,156 people	6,080,485 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	20%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$46,793	$42,650
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	43 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	82% / 18%	68% / 32%