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St. Francis Of Assisi School

39085 Nw Harrington Road, Banks, OR, 97106-0971 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Francis of Assisi School is committed, in partnership with parents, to provide a strong educational foundation emphasizing traditional Catholic spirituality, teachings, and values. The most significant strength of St. Francis is its historic service to an enduring, unique, rural community. Dedicated, caring teachers providing a sound academic and spiritual education are the hallmark of the St. Francis experience. St. Francis School enrolls grades Kindergarten through eight and is open to all students. We maintain high academic standards emphasizing mastery of basic skills, problem solving strategies, and enthusiasm for life-long learning. We foster a safe and caring environment that provides a strong educational foundation for the academic, social, physical, and spiritual growth of each child. We encourage the deepening of each student’s faith through the study of scripture, worship, service, and moral development. ...

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School Overview:

	St. Francis Of Assisi School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 7
County	Washington County, OR
Student Body
Total Students	76 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OR) School Avg.
% Students of Color	8%	14%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 11 students
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 7 students
	Grade 5 - 12 students
	Grade 6 - 5 students
	Grade 7 - 8 students
	Grade 8 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
	This School	(OR) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	179 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

St. Francis of Assisi School is committed, in partnership with parents, to provide a strong educational foundation emphasizing traditional Catholic spirituality, teachings, and values. The most significant strength of St. Francis is its historic service to an enduring, unique, rural community. Dedicated, caring teachers providing a sound academic and spiritual education are the hallmark of the St. Francis experience. St. Francis School enrolls grades Kindergarten through eight and is open to all students. We maintain high academic standards emphasizing mastery of basic skills, problem solving strategies, and enthusiasm for life-long learning. We foster a safe and caring environment that provides a strong educational foundation for the academic, social, physical, and spiritual growth of each child. We encourage the deepening of each student’s faith through the study of scripture, worship, service, and moral development.
Profile last updated: 02/13/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (97106)	School Zip (97106)	(OR) State Average
Population (Approximate)	4,182 people	3,413,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	30%	26%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$61,165	$43,774
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.8 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	32 years old	36 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	86% / 14%	61% / 39%