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Northern Chautauqua Catholic School

336 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY, 14048-0140 -

School Notes Overview:

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School offers a high-quality education with a curriculum that adheres to both New York State and diocesan guidelines and offers excellence in Catholic education for children in grades pre-kindergarten (4 year olds) through eighth grade. The core curriculum begins with reading, writing and mathematics. Social studies, science and language arts are also offered at each grade. It is, however, the variety of special classes that makes the educational differences at Northern Chautauqua Catholic School: Spanish, Music, Art, Physical Education, Technology and Health. In addition, students in grades sixth through eighth have quarterly electives to choose from. As a Christian institution, we are committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, to prepare students to respond in faith to Jesus Christ and to understand His Message, to follow moral standards of conduct, and to achieve integrity of character. Its mission is to provide a foundation for Christian living by integrating and nurturing faith through teaching and example and thereby becoming an extension of the teaching mission of the Roman Catholic Church. Northern Chautauqua Catholic School is a Christ-centered community which stimulates academic excellence and emphasizes family values and respect of self and others all in an atmosphere of kindness, love and understanding. We are committed to balancing physical, spiritual, intellectual and social growth for our students so that they mature into responsible, self-disciplined citizens, developing and supporting a dynamic faculty and staff comprised of dedicated professionals, providing a physical facility conducive to reaching our goals, encouraging parental involvement of time and talent, continually developing and evaluating decisions, options and actions consistent with this mission, these values and beliefs....

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School Overview:

	Northern Chautauqua Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Chautauqua County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	160 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 20 students
	Kind - 19 students
	Grade 1 - 18 students
	Grade 2 - 13 students
	Grade 3 - 17 students
	Grade 4 - 12 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 16 students
	Grade 7 - 8 students
	Grade 8 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* 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:

Northern Chautauqua Catholic School offers a high-quality education with a curriculum that adheres to both New York State and diocesan guidelines and offers excellence in Catholic education for children in grades pre-kindergarten (4 year olds) through eighth grade. The core curriculum begins with reading, writing and mathematics. Social studies, science and language arts are also offered at each grade. It is, however, the variety of special classes that makes the educational differences at Northern Chautauqua Catholic School: Spanish, Music, Art, Physical Education, Technology and Health. In addition, students in grades sixth through eighth have quarterly electives to choose from. As a Christian institution, we are committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church, to prepare students to respond in faith to Jesus Christ and to understand His Message, to follow moral standards of conduct, and to achieve integrity of character. Its mission is to provide a foundation for Christian living by integrating and nurturing faith through teaching and example and thereby becoming an extension of the teaching mission of the Roman Catholic Church. Northern Chautauqua Catholic School is a Christ-centered community which stimulates academic excellence and emphasizes family values and respect of self and others all in an atmosphere of kindness, love and understanding. We are committed to balancing physical, spiritual, intellectual and social growth for our students so that they mature into responsible, self-disciplined citizens, developing and supporting a dynamic faculty and staff comprised of dedicated professionals, providing a physical facility conducive to reaching our goals, encouraging parental involvement of time and talent, continually developing and evaluating decisions, options and actions consistent with this mission, these values and beliefs.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

In the News:

Business First School Report: Middle schools: (WKBW-TV Buffalo)
posted on June 3, 2009 at 11:30:53 am
The No. 1 ranking among Western New York's middle schools has resembled a revolving door in recent years. Williamsville's Transit Middle School finished first in 2006. Buffalo's City Honors School pushed into the top spot in 2007. And Williamsville's Casey Middle School rotated to the front in 2008.
Business First School Rankings: Elementary schools (WKBW-TV Buffalo)
posted on June 2, 2009 at 09:00:53 am
The elementary school category was once the most volatile component of Business First's annual rankings. No longer. Amherst's Smallwood Drive School ranks No. 1 again.
Community Calendar (The Post-Journal)
posted on March 11, 2009 at 03:18:41 am
Ham, Sausage & Cash Raffle Party, Northern Chautauqua Catholic School, Dunkirk, Kosciuszko Club (The Doghouse) Doughty St. To benefit NCCS Home School Association's ongoing fundraising efforts.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (14048)	School Zip (14048)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,097 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	32%
Population Average Age	40 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$29,310	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	41% / 59%