St Rita School
School Notes Overview:
St. Rita is an inclusive elementary and middle school entrusted by the Catholic Church in New Orleans with the mission of developing God's children spiritually, academically, and culturally. Realizing that this profound responsibility unfolds best within a faith community and a family, the parish, staff, students and parents celebrate the Gospels through prayer and service to each other, and liturgical worship. Excellence is education and co-curricula pursuits have as their goals the formation of faith-filled, resourceful citizens willing and able to create a just world in this technological millennium, always mindful of God's permeating Spirit. The mission of St. Rita School reflects that of the Roman Catholic Church and the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross. It is one of incarnating the love and compassion of Christ by incorporation of Christian values into every area of life, the fostering of a family spirit and service to each other and community. ...
School Overview:
St Rita School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Parish | Orleans Parish, LA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 173 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 93% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 15 students | ||
| Kind - 15 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 22 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers | |
This School |
(LA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- St. Rita is an inclusive elementary and middle school entrusted by the Catholic Church in New Orleans with the mission of developing God's children spiritually, academically, and culturally. Realizing that this profound responsibility unfolds best within a faith community and a family, the parish, staff, students and parents celebrate the Gospels through prayer and service to each other, and liturgical worship. Excellence is education and co-curricula pursuits have as their goals the formation of faith-filled, resourceful citizens willing and able to create a just world in this technological millennium, always mindful of God's permeating Spirit. The mission of St. Rita School reflects that of the Roman Catholic Church and the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross. It is one of incarnating the love and compassion of Christ by incorporation of Christian values into every area of life, the fostering of a family spirit and service to each other and community.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2009
In the News:
- List of St. Joseph's Altars for the 2009 celebration (WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans)
posted on March 10, 2009 at 06:42:15 pm
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL , St. Anthony’s Garden, 700 block of Royal St. (behind the Cathedral): March 19, Blessing by Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes at 8 a.m., following the 7:30 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Cathedral.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (70125) | School Zip (70125) |
(LA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 23,887 people | 4,464,238 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 16% |
| Population Average Age | 30 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $20,089 | $34,494 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.5 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 63 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (70125) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 36% / 64% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Stuart Hall School for Boys - 334 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Ursuline Academy Elementary School - 293 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- St Andrew's Episcopal School - 152 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- University Montessori School - 64 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Holy Name Of Jesus School - 58 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
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