St. Mary S School
School Notes Overview:
St. Mary’s School, existing as an extension of St. Mary’s Parish, Ballston Spa, strive to provide a quality Catholic elementary education animated by the Gospel’s spirit of love and created in an atmosphere of academic excellence in order to enable the growth in holiness and wholeness of all young boys and girls entrusted to our care in grades Pre-K through 5. The administration, faculty and staff of St. Mary’s School hope to present to the children entrusted to its care a Catholic elementary school committed to providing principles by which we think and act both critically and creatively within our culture, communicating information truthfully and encouraging social awareness and responsible decision making. We accept the challenge of the Gospel to act compassionately, to provide experience of prayer, and to encourage strong loving relationships among students, parents, teachers, administrators, parishes, and the larger community that contribute to a continual growth in faith, hope, and love. Our purpose is to nourish young people in faith and to develop their talents for growth and service to others. We understand ourselves as a complement to parents in providing education to their children. We are committed to the church’s mandate to share the Gospel message to build community and to model service, while providing quality education. ...
School Overview:
St. Mary S School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 6 | |
| County | Saratoga County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 240 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 36 students | ||
| Kind - 46 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- St. Mary’s School, existing as an extension of St. Mary’s Parish, Ballston Spa, strive to provide a quality Catholic elementary education animated by the Gospel’s spirit of love and created in an atmosphere of academic excellence in order to enable the growth in holiness and wholeness of all young boys and girls entrusted to our care in grades Pre-K through 5. The administration, faculty and staff of St. Mary’s School hope to present to the children entrusted to its care a Catholic elementary school committed to providing principles by which we think and act both critically and creatively within our culture, communicating information truthfully and encouraging social awareness and responsible decision making. We accept the challenge of the Gospel to act compassionately, to provide experience of prayer, and to encourage strong loving relationships among students, parents, teachers, administrators, parishes, and the larger community that contribute to a continual growth in faith, hope, and love. Our purpose is to nourish young people in faith and to develop their talents for growth and service to others. We understand ourselves as a complement to parents in providing education to their children. We are committed to the church’s mandate to share the Gospel message to build community and to model service, while providing quality education.
- Profile last updated: 02/15/2007
In the News:
- Bulletin Board: Nov. 4, 2009 (The Saratogian)
posted on November 4, 2009 at 04:56:55 pm
Staged reading at library tomorrow - River Life Calendar: Oct. 21-28 (The Troy Record)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 06:30:46 am
OCT. 21 - River Life Calendar: Oct. 14-21 (The Troy Record)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 08:16:56 am
ONGOING - St. Mary’s principal moving on to Latham (The Saratogian)
posted on June 30, 2009 at 09:14:40 pm
BALLSTON SPA — After five years leading the “small school with a big heart,” Sister Jeanne Marie Gocha is stepping down as principal of St. Mary’s School in Ballston Spa. - St. Mary's School enrolling students (The Post-Star)
posted on March 6, 2009 at 06:34:41 am
BALLSTON SPA - St. Mary's School is now enrolling new students from preschool to fifth grade.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (12020) | School Zip (12020) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,068 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 38% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,751 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 29 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (12020) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Spa Christian School - 93 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Fellowship Christian Academy - 5 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Saratoga Independent School - 62 students - 6.1 mi. away - view location
- Saratoga Hansel & Gretel - 5 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Clement's Regional Catholic - 243 students - 6.9 mi. away - view location
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