St Leo The Great School

903 Sweet Home Road, Amherst, NY, 14226-0142 - View a map of this schoolMap

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At St. Leo the Great School our purpose is to love and teach children as Jesus did, to guide them to a deepening of faith, and to enlighten and enrich their lives. We believe in the power of the individual to lead with compassion, to learn with commitment, and to act with courage. Students are active participants in their pursuit of knowledge, and their service to God and their community. We achieve our purpose by word and deed. Focusing on the needs of each child, we integrate the varied aspects of human knowledge as set forth in the curriculum, and teach according to the strategies of each particular subject. This process results in continual growth in knowledge and Christian values. The high quality of education that St. Leo's children receive is a direct reflection of the experience and expertise of our faculty. We consistently recruit and maintain a staff of teachers with sterling accreditation. We attract these top quality faculty members by allocating 80% of tuition directly to faculty salaries and benefits. This also explains why St. Leo's is able to maintain a remarkable student to teacher ratio of 18:1. Insistence on a superior faculty has demonstrable rewards. Our students' mean scores for Terranovas are in the 88th percentile nationally. Most students who graduate subsequently enroll in respected private high schools. ...

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School Overview:

 
St Leo The Great 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 204 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 18% 36%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 66 students
Kind - 16 students
Grade 1 - 10 students
Grade 2 - 9 students
Grade 3 - 15 students
Grade 4 - 18 students
Grade 5 - 22 students
Grade 6 - 15 students
Grade 7 - 17 students
Grade 8 - 16 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • At St. Leo the Great School our purpose is to love and teach children as Jesus did, to guide them to a deepening of faith, and to enlighten and enrich their lives. We believe in the power of the individual to lead with compassion, to learn with commitment, and to act with courage. Students are active participants in their pursuit of knowledge, and their service to God and their community. We achieve our purpose by word and deed. Focusing on the needs of each child, we integrate the varied aspects of human knowledge as set forth in the curriculum, and teach according to the strategies of each particular subject. This process results in continual growth in knowledge and Christian values. The high quality of education that St. Leo's children receive is a direct reflection of the experience and expertise of our faculty. We consistently recruit and maintain a staff of teachers with sterling accreditation. We attract these top quality faculty members by allocating 80% of tuition directly to faculty salaries and benefits. This also explains why St. Leo's is able to maintain a remarkable student to teacher ratio of 18:1. Insistence on a superior faculty has demonstrable rewards. Our students' mean scores for Terranovas are in the 88th percentile nationally. Most students who graduate subsequently enroll in respected private high schools.
  • Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

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    posted on March 3, 2009 at 06:57:27 pm
    Laura Mattison, of Wellsville, and Devon Butler, of Friendship, finished fourth last month in the 12-13-year-old division of the Elks “Hoop Shoot” National Free Throw Contest at St. Leo the Great School in Amherst.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (14226)
School Zip (14226)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 29,382 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 54% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $46,380 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.9 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 56 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (14226)


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% Owning / % Renting 74% / 26% 41% / 59%

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