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Holy Spirit Elementary School

54 Highland Drive, East Greenbush, NY, 12061-0120 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of Holy Spirit School is to provide students with an academically excellent program in a value-centered atmosphere that strives to instill in the children Christ-centered moral values. We believe that each child is loved by God, gifted with potential, and deserving of love, acceptance and attention. We believe that prayer, community and service lived out within the context of the Catholic faith are an integral part of our school program. We believe that this mission is aided and enhanced by a dedicated faculty with a strong commitment to teaching Christian values. In order to make our philosophy a lived reality, we endeavor to: spiritual - teach Catholic Doctrine and provide opportunities for daily prayer, sacraments, and opportunities for service. Academic - Strive to employ a wide variety of teaching techniques, instructional materials, and learning programs to integrate the academics with skills that will in turn maximize each student's potential. Personal - Make learning a positive experience so that we protect the dignity of each child and encourage each student's potential for growth. ...

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School Overview:

	Holy Spirit Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Rensselaer County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	254 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	7%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 63 students
	Kind - 23 students
	Grade 1 - 21 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 25 students
	Grade 5 - 25 students
	Grade 6 - 29 students
	Grade 7 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	18 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* 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
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The mission of Holy Spirit School is to provide students with an academically excellent program in a value-centered atmosphere that strives to instill in the children Christ-centered moral values. We believe that each child is loved by God, gifted with potential, and deserving of love, acceptance and attention. We believe that prayer, community and service lived out within the context of the Catholic faith are an integral part of our school program. We believe that this mission is aided and enhanced by a dedicated faculty with a strong commitment to teaching Christian values. In order to make our philosophy a lived reality, we endeavor to: spiritual - teach Catholic Doctrine and provide opportunities for daily prayer, sacraments, and opportunities for service. Academic - Strive to employ a wide variety of teaching techniques, instructional materials, and learning programs to integrate the academics with skills that will in turn maximize each student's potential. Personal - Make learning a positive experience so that we protect the dignity of each child and encourage each student's potential for growth.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (12061)	School Zip (12061)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	7,872 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	48%	32%
Population Average Age	39 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$58,079	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.2 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	37 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	41% / 59%