St Francis Xavier School
School Notes Overview:
As a Roman Catholic school, St. Francis Xavier is dedicated to creating an environment in which a Christian way of thought and life permeates all facets of the educational program by focusing on the spiritual, moral, intellectual, individual, social, physical, and cultural growth of its students. St. Francis Xavier School imparts the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, providing instruction in faith, morality, decision-making and ethics in conformity with Catholic doctrine. Students are encouraged to become aware of their gifts and limitations, realizing that there will always be greater or lesser persons than themselves in their lives. The school strives to instill self-esteem, self-realization, self-reliance, and self-responsibility. The purpose of the curriculum is to provide each student with the academic skills necessary to gain entrance into an appropriate high school and the basic skill necessary to function in a complex society. Taking into account the varied abilities of its students, this school also offers many and varied courses and services to meet the intellectual needs of its students. ...
School Overview:
St Francis Xavier School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 8 | |
| Parish | Jefferson Parish, LA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 68 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 5 - 39 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 29 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- As a Roman Catholic school, St. Francis Xavier is dedicated to creating an environment in which a Christian way of thought and life permeates all facets of the educational program by focusing on the spiritual, moral, intellectual, individual, social, physical, and cultural growth of its students. St. Francis Xavier School imparts the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, providing instruction in faith, morality, decision-making and ethics in conformity with Catholic doctrine. Students are encouraged to become aware of their gifts and limitations, realizing that there will always be greater or lesser persons than themselves in their lives. The school strives to instill self-esteem, self-realization, self-reliance, and self-responsibility. The purpose of the curriculum is to provide each student with the academic skills necessary to gain entrance into an appropriate high school and the basic skill necessary to function in a complex society. Taking into account the varied abilities of its students, this school also offers many and varied courses and services to meet the intellectual needs of its students.
- Profile last updated: 02/12/2007
In the News:
- New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees pays surprise visit to Metairie school (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
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First-grader wins contest to take star quarterback to class - Attacking dog shot, injured by off-duty N.O. police officer in Metairie (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 12:40:07 am
An off-duty New Orleans police officer shot and injured a dog he said attacked him and his family outside of an Old Metairie school Tuesday morning. No one was injured in the attack. - Off-duty New Orleans police officer shoots at attacking dogs near Metairie school (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
posted on August 18, 2009 at 07:47:02 pm
An off-duty New Orleans Police officer shot and possibly injured one of two dogs that attacked him and his family outside of an Old Metairie school this morning, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.... - South Louisiana Festival Guide to more than 250 fairs and festivals (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (70005) | School Zip (70005) |
(LA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,430 people | 4,464,238 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 16% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,991 | $34,494 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 63% / 37% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Metairie Park Country Day School - 164 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Catherine Of Siena - 1187 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- St. Anthony Of Padua School - 198 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- St. Angela Merici School - 540 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- New Orleans Montessori School - 50 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Zip 70005
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