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St Joseph School

71 E Main Street, Gowanda, NY, 14070-0140 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Joseph School, a vital ministry of the St. Joseph Parish Community, is a dynamic learning environment focused on providing an exceptional and vibrant educational experience based firmly in Catholic faith, tradition and social justice. We believe in developing students of high moral character, that are academically enriched, inspired to intellectual excellence, engaged in the Arts, and are actively involved in the faith. As partners with parents, our dedicated, professional teachers provide challenging curricula in a clean, safe, secure, and inviting environment. St. Joseph Catholic School offers a challenging curriculum, rich extracurricular activities and a solid faith foundation of Christian values and morals. This overall approach to student development sets expectations for high-achievement and prepares students for success in high school and beyond. ...

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School Overview:

	St Joseph School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Erie County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	126 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 9 students
	Kind - 9 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 16 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 16 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	174 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Joseph School, a vital ministry of the St. Joseph Parish Community, is a dynamic learning environment focused on providing an exceptional and vibrant educational experience based firmly in Catholic faith, tradition and social justice. We believe in developing students of high moral character, that are academically enriched, inspired to intellectual excellence, engaged in the Arts, and are actively involved in the faith. As partners with parents, our dedicated, professional teachers provide challenging curricula in a clean, safe, secure, and inviting environment. St. Joseph Catholic School offers a challenging curriculum, rich extracurricular activities and a solid faith foundation of Christian values and morals. This overall approach to student development sets expectations for high-achievement and prepares students for success in high school and beyond.
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.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (14070)	School Zip (14070)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	5,735 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	32%
Population Average Age	39 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$33,093	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	64 years old	58 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (14070) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	41% / 59%