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St Theresa School

2872 Saint Theresa Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10461-0104 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Theresa look upon religious education as a total parish experience involving not just the child but also parents, families, catechists, priests and deacons that form our parish community of faith. We believe that religious education is getting to know Jesus and learning what is expected of one who chooses to follow him in the Catholic tradition. Our program reflects an integrated learning experience, composed of learning, catechesis, prayer, sacramental preparation, traditional catholic doctrine, biblical studies, liturgy, community building and other dimensions of vibrant church life. Through the light of faith, we hope to develop in those entrusted to our care a deeper relationship with God....

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School Overview:

	St Theresa School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Bronx County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	442 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	33%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 36 students
	Grade 1 - 34 students
	Grade 2 - 33 students
	Grade 3 - 46 students
	Grade 4 - 49 students
	Grade 5 - 63 students
	Grade 6 - 45 students
	Grade 7 - 55 students
	Grade 8 - 53 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	18 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:22	* 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. Theresa look upon religious education as a total parish experience involving not just the child but also parents, families, catechists, priests and deacons that form our parish community of faith. We believe that religious education is getting to know Jesus and learning what is expected of one who chooses to follow him in the Catholic tradition. Our program reflects an integrated learning experience, composed of learning, catechesis, prayer, sacramental preparation, traditional catholic doctrine, biblical studies, liturgy, community building and other dimensions of vibrant church life. Through the light of faith, we hope to develop in those entrusted to our care a deeper relationship with God.
Profile last updated: 01/28/2009

In the News:

Stop sign saga drags on (YourNabe.com)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 01:55:19 pm
The battle for stop signs on St. Theresa Avenue may never end. The Department of Transportation has launched another traffic study at St. Theresa and Edison avenues, at the behest of Councilman James Vacca. Meanwhile, Senator Jeff Klein has asked DOT to consider speed humps and/or a yellow light at St. Theresa and Pilgrim avenues, where DOT has denied two stop sign requests before.
St. Theresa’s annual feast runs July 22-26 (YourNabe.com)
posted on July 15, 2009 at 07:14:39 pm
The annual Feast of Saint Theresa will celebrate its 13th year with a five-day extravaganza set to begin on Wednesday, July 22.
Stress at Stella D’oro (YourNabe.com)
posted on June 26, 2009 at 02:22:56 pm
Vincenzo Carolvillano misses the work. He misses the pals. He misses the paychecks. Most of all, Carolvillano misses the Stella D’oro smell.
St. Theresa School performs musical by Bronx playwright (YourNabe.com)
posted on April 29, 2009 at 11:00:04 pm
A young Bronx playwright who has been working with St. Theresa School to create magical theater for the past three years is back. He is working with the kids on his own creation based on Disney movies.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (10461)	School Zip (10461)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	49,808 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$40,024	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.9 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	60 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	32% / 68%	41% / 59%