St. Ambrose School
School Notes Overview:
St. Ambrose School is a suburban, co-educational parish school with an enrollment of approximately 250 students in grades Pre K - 8. It is the mission of St. Ambrose School to bear witness to Jesus Christ by making available to families of Latham, New York, and surrounding communities, a superior, faith-based education in grades Pre-k through eight. Firmly rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Ambrose School strives to provide for the continued spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its students by combining a rigorous academic program with a variety of extracurricular and service activities. St. Ambrose School is a coeducational school open to members of all faiths who adhere to the basic philosophy of the school. St. Ambrose School is dedicated to the task of helping children to develop a sense of God, a sense of direction, and a sense of responsibility. In order to achieve its objectives, the members of the faculty both religious and lay, must be persons who are able and willing to provide an atmosphere and environment which will motivate the students to reflect and communicate Christ. ...
School Overview:
St. Ambrose School |
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| School Membership(s) | Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Albany County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 261 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 7% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 32 students | ||
| Kind - 44 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 23 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * 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:
- St. Ambrose School is a suburban, co-educational parish school with an enrollment of approximately 250 students in grades Pre K - 8. It is the mission of St. Ambrose School to bear witness to Jesus Christ by making available to families of Latham, New York, and surrounding communities, a superior, faith-based education in grades Pre-k through eight. Firmly rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, St. Ambrose School strives to provide for the continued spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its students by combining a rigorous academic program with a variety of extracurricular and service activities. St. Ambrose School is a coeducational school open to members of all faiths who adhere to the basic philosophy of the school. St. Ambrose School is dedicated to the task of helping children to develop a sense of God, a sense of direction, and a sense of responsibility. In order to achieve its objectives, the members of the faculty both religious and lay, must be persons who are able and willing to provide an atmosphere and environment which will motivate the students to reflect and communicate Christ.
- Profile last updated: 02/15/2007
In the News:
- Getting to know: Jim Leveskas (The Troy Record)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 09:13:22 am
Title: Principal, St. Ambrose School - Five Questions: Sister James Marie Carras (The Troy Record)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 10:57:28 am
Sister James Marie Carras of Troy is retiring after six years as principal of St. Ambrose School in Latham, where she previously taught for 12 years. A member of the Sisters of the Presentation for 45 years, Sister James will continue her work at St. Colman's. - Retiring educators lauded for their service (The Troy Record)
posted on June 2, 2009 at 06:13:28 am
LATHAM — Two nuns were honored for their service to students Sunday as they now enter retirement.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12110) | School Zip (12110) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 20,463 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 49% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $56,811 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.3 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 41 years old | 58 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Gregory's School - 179 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Brigids Regional Catholic School - 189 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Patricks School - 84 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Augustines School - 198 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
- St. Pius X School - 635 students - 4.1 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Latham, Albany County, Zip 12110
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