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St. Mary Elementary School

16 Summer Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545-0154 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Mary Preschool is based on Christian values which foster each child’s individuality with respect for the school community. Our child centered environment provides a loving, safe, first school experience, which focuses on the development of the whole child. Children construct knowledge through the discovery and exploration inherent in developmentally appropriate activities. Our preschool provides a loving, safe, stimulating, and Christian environment that values and respects the individuality of each child. Our child-centered program strives to enhance the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical. Play is a critical component to an excellent early childhood education. Our curriculum offers opportunities for each child to develop his or her own knowledge through the discovery and exploration inherent in quality play activities. Above all, our priority is to provide an exciting and happy school experience for young children....

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School Overview:

	St. Mary Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Worcester County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	283 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 51 students
	Kind - 27 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 17 students
	Grade 3 - 24 students
	Grade 4 - 28 students
	Grade 5 - 26 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 30 students
	Grade 8 - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	17 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Mary Preschool is based on Christian values which foster each child’s individuality with respect for the school community. Our child centered environment provides a loving, safe, first school experience, which focuses on the development of the whole child. Children construct knowledge through the discovery and exploration inherent in developmentally appropriate activities. Our preschool provides a loving, safe, stimulating, and Christian environment that values and respects the individuality of each child. Our child-centered program strives to enhance the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical. Play is a critical component to an excellent early childhood education. Our curriculum offers opportunities for each child to develop his or her own knowledge through the discovery and exploration inherent in quality play activities. Above all, our priority is to provide an exciting and happy school experience for young children.
Profile last updated: 12/07/2006

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01545)	School Zip (01545)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,665 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	43%
Population Average Age	38 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$64,175	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	36 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	58% / 42%