St Pius Elementary School
School Notes Overview:
St. Pius is a Catholic Elementary School centered in the Eucharist, bringing the presence of Christ to others. The St. Pius community serves our students and families by radiating hope, pursuing academic excellence, valuing a love of learning and living the Catholic Faith as leaders in ministry and service. We call on each other to live a life of selflessness, humility and generosity in imitation of our patron, St. Pius X. St. Pius Elementary School is dedicated to the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel and to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. The entire staff seeks to foster the realization that God’s love makes each person in the school community priceless, and it believes that each is gifted with power and responsibility to nurture in others this same realization. The mission of St. Pius also includes leading young minds to see the relevance of the Gospel in their daily lives. It is this integration of religious truth and values with life which distinguishes the Catholic school from other schools. ...
School Overview:
St Pius Elementary School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Parish | Lafayette Parish, LA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 637 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 94 students | ||
| Kind - 82 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 76 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 81 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 74 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 77 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 78 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 75 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:19 | * 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:
- St. Pius is a Catholic Elementary School centered in the Eucharist, bringing the presence of Christ to others. The St. Pius community serves our students and families by radiating hope, pursuing academic excellence, valuing a love of learning and living the Catholic Faith as leaders in ministry and service. We call on each other to live a life of selflessness, humility and generosity in imitation of our patron, St. Pius X. St. Pius Elementary School is dedicated to the Church’s mission to teach the Gospel and to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. The entire staff seeks to foster the realization that God’s love makes each person in the school community priceless, and it believes that each is gifted with power and responsibility to nurture in others this same realization. The mission of St. Pius also includes leading young minds to see the relevance of the Gospel in their daily lives. It is this integration of religious truth and values with life which distinguishes the Catholic school from other schools.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2009
In the News:
- St. Pius Elementary closed (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on October 5, 2009 at 03:25:18 pm
St. Pius Elementary School in Lafayette canceled classes today due to a water line problem. The school will re-open Tuesday. - Fears of flu subside in week (Opelousas Daily World)
posted on May 10, 2009 at 07:50:08 am
This time last week was filled with uncertainty. - BACK TO THE BOOKS: Students return to class after flu scare; see expanded coverage (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 07:55:56 am
Health officials continue to urge basic hygiene to avoid flu spread - FEARS SUBSIDE: Schools begin to reopen; join the discussion (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on May 6, 2009 at 07:54:57 am
Flu concerns ease, parents breathe easier after week of uncertainty - Five Catholic schools closed for entire week (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
posted on May 5, 2009 at 07:55:06 am
Five Catholic schools are closed through Friday amid H1N1, or swine flu, scares.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (70508) | School Zip (70508) |
(LA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 27,193 people | 4,464,238 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 42% | 16% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $48,589 | $34,494 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 24 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (70508) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 61% / 39% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Our Lady Of Fatima School - 913 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Ascension Day School - 637 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Ashton Grace Montessori School - 19 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- First Baptist Christian School - 236 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Cathedral Carmel School - 842 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
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