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Holy Cross School

1502 S 48th Street, Omaha, NE, 68106-0681 -

School Notes Overview:

Catholic Elementary School purpose is dedicated to teaching the faith and providing a positive, affirming environment that challenges our students. Our religion curriculum is integrated within the entire curriculum. Weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, Stations of the Cross, and Reconciliation are integral parts of our religious education. Parish priests regularly visit the classrooms. We have high expectations for teachers and students and a reputation for excellence. Our school is a Discipline With Purpose (DWP) School, serving children in grades preschool through 8th. Our mission is to ensure a faith-filled, nurturing environment, which promotes enthusiasm toward Christian service and academic excellence. Holy Cross School currently enrolls 363 students. We feature a hot lunch program and daycare in the afternoon for preschoolers who attend the Monday through Friday morning class. Extended Care is available before and after school for all students. Matilde Discipline With Purpose is a program designed to help students become self disciplined. These fifteen skills are essential life skills. These skills are taught and practiced in school and at home. ...

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School Overview:

	Holy Cross School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Douglas County, NE
Student Body
Total Students	358 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NE) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	15%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 40 students
	Kind - 34 students
	Grade 1 - 33 students
	Grade 2 - 36 students
	Grade 3 - 32 students
	Grade 4 - 33 students
	Grade 5 - 45 students
	Grade 6 - 37 students
	Grade 7 - 30 students
	Grade 8 - 38 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	24 teachers
	This School	(NE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:14	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	174 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Catholic Elementary School purpose is dedicated to teaching the faith and providing a positive, affirming environment that challenges our students. Our religion curriculum is integrated within the entire curriculum. Weekly Mass, sacrament preparation, Stations of the Cross, and Reconciliation are integral parts of our religious education. Parish priests regularly visit the classrooms. We have high expectations for teachers and students and a reputation for excellence. Our school is a Discipline With Purpose (DWP) School, serving children in grades preschool through 8th. Our mission is to ensure a faith-filled, nurturing environment, which promotes enthusiasm toward Christian service and academic excellence. Holy Cross School currently enrolls 363 students. We feature a hot lunch program and daycare in the afternoon for preschoolers who attend the Monday through Friday morning class. Extended Care is available before and after school for all students. Matilde Discipline With Purpose is a program designed to help students become self disciplined. These fifteen skills are essential life skills. These skills are taught and practiced in school and at home.
Profile last updated: 03/14/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (68106)	School Zip (68106)	(NE) State Average
Population (Approximate)	20,091 people	1,710,459 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	25%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$39,834	$41,223
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	45 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	67% / 33%	64% / 36%