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Immaculate Heart Of Mary School

1951 Plymouth Avenue Se, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506-0495 -

School Notes Overview:

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was founded in 1952 by Father Charles Killgoar, to serve families at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish as well as families in the surrounding community. Catholic education is currently provided to 430 students in grades preschool through eighth grade. Special offerings include art, music, computers, Spanish, gym, and band. In addition to a teaching staff of 26, IHM benefits from the services of four teacher aides, a librarian, a Special Education teacher, numerous tutors, and other parent and grandparent volunteers. Immaculate Heart of Mary School seeks to provide a solid foundation and nurturing environment within a Catholic, Christian framework. A dedicated staff is committed to providing an enriched and well-rounded curriculum, which encourages and prepares the development of self-esteem, leadership, and self-discipline, and prepares children to be caring contributing members of the Catholic community and the community-at-large. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is an integral dimension of IHM Parish. As a Catholic community, centered on Jesus Christ, all members have the opportunity to experience the joy of His gospel message in the daily learning, living, and sharing of faith throughout all aspects of school life....

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School Overview:

	Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association for the Education of Young Children State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Kent County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	440 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 53 students
	Kind - 27 students
	Grade 1 - 44 students
	Grade 2 - 37 students
	Grade 3 - 42 students
	Grade 4 - 45 students
	Grade 5 - 50 students
	Grade 6 - 44 students
	Grade 7 - 52 students
	Grade 8 - 46 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	22 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
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	6 hours

School Notes:

Immaculate Heart of Mary School is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was founded in 1952 by Father Charles Killgoar, to serve families at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish as well as families in the surrounding community. Catholic education is currently provided to 430 students in grades preschool through eighth grade. Special offerings include art, music, computers, Spanish, gym, and band. In addition to a teaching staff of 26, IHM benefits from the services of four teacher aides, a librarian, a Special Education teacher, numerous tutors, and other parent and grandparent volunteers. Immaculate Heart of Mary School seeks to provide a solid foundation and nurturing environment within a Catholic, Christian framework. A dedicated staff is committed to providing an enriched and well-rounded curriculum, which encourages and prepares the development of self-esteem, leadership, and self-discipline, and prepares children to be caring contributing members of the Catholic community and the community-at-large. Immaculate Heart of Mary School is an integral dimension of IHM Parish. As a Catholic community, centered on Jesus Christ, all members have the opportunity to experience the joy of His gospel message in the daily learning, living, and sharing of faith throughout all aspects of school life.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2009

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Two Grand Rapids Catholic schools work to keep enrollments and independence in era of consolidation (The Grand Rapids Press)
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49506)	School Zip (49506)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	33,864 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	24%
Population Average Age	34 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$52,248	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.7 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	58 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	71% / 29%