Desales Catholic School
School Notes Overview:
DeSales Catholic School is a school where children are challenged by faith and inspired by knowledge. DeSales Catholic School is the 2nd largest elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo and the only Catholic school in Eastern Niagara County. DeSales offers a safe, faith-based environment that fosters the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of each student from Pre-school through 8th grade. DeSales students continue to outperform their public school peers on national and NY State standardized tests. DeSales offers art, music, and Spanish classes for grades K-8. Students with special needs receive physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy services at DeSales provided by the Lockport City School District. ...
School Overview:
Desales Catholic School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Niagara County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 563 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 3% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 59 students | ||
| Kind - 60 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 61 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 64 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 58 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 44 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 66 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 50 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 50 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * 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:
- DeSales Catholic School is a school where children are challenged by faith and inspired by knowledge. DeSales Catholic School is the 2nd largest elementary school in the Diocese of Buffalo and the only Catholic school in Eastern Niagara County. DeSales offers a safe, faith-based environment that fosters the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social and physical development of each student from Pre-school through 8th grade. DeSales students continue to outperform their public school peers on national and NY State standardized tests. DeSales offers art, music, and Spanish classes for grades K-8. Students with special needs receive physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy services at DeSales provided by the Lockport City School District.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
In the News:
- Nov. 15 to 22 (The Buffalo News)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 01:19:29 pm
Following is Niagara Sunday's weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. - Psychologist, father of 10, to discuss child rearing (The Buffalo News)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:21:19 pm
LOCKPORT--“You're a Better Parent Than You Think” will be the subject of a talk by Dr. Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist and father of 10, at 7 p. m. Monday in the Palace Theatre, 2 East Ave. - GOOD SHOWING: Eighth-graders finish in 12th place at Odyssey of the Mind world tourney. (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
posted on June 22, 2009 at 06:19:18 am
The good fortune DeSales Catholic School had this year with the Odyssey of the Mind was the result of superstitions. Not that the eighth-graders are superstitious or anything. - Sister Roberta Thoen to serve as St. Peter's principal (Savannah Morning News)
posted on June 10, 2009 at 06:39:59 pm
The new principal at St. Peter the Apostle School on Wilmington Island is a veteran educator who has overseen the opening of two Catholic elementary schools during her academic career. - SCHOOLS: DeSales runs Race for Fitness (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
posted on May 12, 2009 at 02:09:39 am
DeSales Catholic School held its first “Race for Fitness” Saturday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (14094) | School Zip (14094) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 51,376 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $40,836 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (14094) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 41% / 59% |
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Nearby Schools:
- St. Peter Lutheran School Nr - 49 students - 9.9 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Lockport, Niagara County, Zip 14094
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