Holy Family Elementary School
School Notes Overview:
Holy Family School, striving to live in relationship with God, is a learning community that fosters academic excellence, builds character and develops behavior to reflect the virtues and values of Jesus. The philosophy of Holy Family Catholic School is embodied in the documents of the Church on Catholic education. The fundamental goal of our Catholic School is to see that each child reaches his or her full potential as a responsible, Christian adult. Our school has committed itself to be a constant witness to the faith. The Christian values of sacrifice and service are modeled and encouraged in our school. Our school and its teachers take pride in and derive strength from the knowledge that they are different where it counts, in their witnessing to the Gospel message. The Holy Family Catholic School strives to inculcate life-sustaining values that build community at all levels: individual, family, and parish. It also acknowledges and builds upon the fine tradition that is Catholic education in our community. The school recognizes that it is a vital supplement to parental efforts to develop individuals who are Christian, caring members of their communities and their churches....
School Overview:
Holy Family Elementary School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Private Special Education Centers |
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 5 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | yes | |
| County | Chemung County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 218 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 14 students | ||
| Pre-K - 36 students | ||
| Kind - 30 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 27 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 15 | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:19 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 179 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Holy Family School, striving to live in relationship with God, is a learning community that fosters academic excellence, builds character and develops behavior to reflect the virtues and values of Jesus. The philosophy of Holy Family Catholic School is embodied in the documents of the Church on Catholic education. The fundamental goal of our Catholic School is to see that each child reaches his or her full potential as a responsible, Christian adult. Our school has committed itself to be a constant witness to the faith. The Christian values of sacrifice and service are modeled and encouraged in our school. Our school and its teachers take pride in and derive strength from the knowledge that they are different where it counts, in their witnessing to the Gospel message. The Holy Family Catholic School strives to inculcate life-sustaining values that build community at all levels: individual, family, and parish. It also acknowledges and builds upon the fine tradition that is Catholic education in our community. The school recognizes that it is a vital supplement to parental efforts to develop individuals who are Christian, caring members of their communities and their churches.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Regional News (Elmira Star-Gazette)
posted on April 1, 2009 at 06:04:12 am
SOUTHPORT Broadway Middle School sixth-grader Micah Coons will compete Friday in a state geography bee sponsored by the National Geographic Society after winning a school-wide competition. - Today's lesson: Cookies are for monsters, not kids (Elmira Star-Gazette)
posted on March 4, 2009 at 07:10:49 am
Kindergartners from Holy Family Primary School in Elmira got a special treat Tuesday, and it wasn't soda or ice cream. - Elmo and Cookie Monster Teach Nutrition To Students (VIDEO) (WENY-TV)
posted on March 4, 2009 at 12:07:20 am
ELMIRA -- Some kindergarten students from Elmira got a fun lesson in nutrition Tuesday, thanks to some help from Elmo and Cookie Monster. The Sesame Street duo took some time out to tell kids from Holy Family Primary School how important it is to eat right and exercise. - Sesame Street Live In Elmira (WETM 18 Elmira)
posted on March 3, 2009 at 05:43:18 pm
Elmo and the gang from Sesame Street are in Elmira Tuesday and they’re looking forward to meeting you.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (14904) | School Zip (14904) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 16,862 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 19% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $30,435 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 70 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (14904) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 62% / 38% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Holy Family Intermediate School Elmira - 145 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Horseheads Christian School - 100 students - 6.0 mi. away - view location
- St. Mary Our Mother School - 146 students - 6.4 mi. away - view location
- Chemung Valley Montessori School - 175 students - 7.4 mi. away - view location
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