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St. Matthias Elementary School

170 John F Kennedy Blvd, Somerset, NJ, 08873-0887 -

School Notes Overview:

Saint Matthias School is an integral part of the Catholic Community of Saint Matthias which is committed to continuing the mission and message of the love of Jesus Christ through its education ministry. Saint Matthias School is a Catholic School dedicated to faith, caring and excellence. In partnership with the family, Saint Matthias School encourages the children to grow as worthwhile members of the Christian community. Believing that the key to successful performance and behavior is self-esteem, we are committed to developing strength of character, decision-making skills, and a mature sense of civic and Christian responsibility. We at Saint Matthias School, strive to witness by speech, action, and attitudes the doctrines and moral standards of the Roman Catholic Church. Prayer is a daily experience, either creative or traditional. Faculty and staff, principal, pastor, and parents complement each other with their unique gifts and talents. The Saint Matthias Community guides the children toward a personal relationship with the Lord as Father and Friend —a Lord who loves and forgives. Saint Matthias School strives to instill a sense of wonder, enthusiasm, and respect for learning. Children are introduced to ideas and experiences logically in an ever widening and challenging program....

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School Overview:

	St. Matthias Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Somerset County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	586 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 61 students
	Kind - 60 students
	Grade 1 - 60 students
	Grade 2 - 60 students
	Grade 3 - 59 students
	Grade 4 - 58 students
	Grade 5 - 55 students
	Grade 6 - 59 students
	Grade 7 - 60 students
	Grade 8 - 54 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	19 teachers
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:30	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	188 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Saint Matthias School is an integral part of the Catholic Community of Saint Matthias which is committed to continuing the mission and message of the love of Jesus Christ through its education ministry. Saint Matthias School is a Catholic School dedicated to faith, caring and excellence. In partnership with the family, Saint Matthias School encourages the children to grow as worthwhile members of the Christian community. Believing that the key to successful performance and behavior is self-esteem, we are committed to developing strength of character, decision-making skills, and a mature sense of civic and Christian responsibility. We at Saint Matthias School, strive to witness by speech, action, and attitudes the doctrines and moral standards of the Roman Catholic Church. Prayer is a daily experience, either creative or traditional. Faculty and staff, principal, pastor, and parents complement each other with their unique gifts and talents. The Saint Matthias Community guides the children toward a personal relationship with the Lord as Father and Friend —a Lord who loves and forgives. Saint Matthias School strives to instill a sense of wonder, enthusiasm, and respect for learning. Children are introduced to ideas and experiences logically in an ever widening and challenging program.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (08873)	School Zip (08873)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	41,197 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	48%	36%
Population Average Age	36 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$68,047	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	62% / 38%