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St. Joseph Elementary School

760 E State Street, Sharon, PA, 16146-0161 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of Saint Joseph School is to provide all students with the finest academic and Catholic education possible and to prepare them to be faithful Christians, loving, knowledgeable and responsible adults, active citizens and ethical leaders. Our aim is to building tomorrow's leaders through faith and academic excellence. As members of the Saint Joseph parish community, we at Saint Joseph School are called to the apostolic mission of giving witness to Christ, the true Teacher. It is because of this mission that we are a vital segment of the parish. The Saint Joseph faculty, through its cohesive effort, brings strength and character to the school, thus witnessing to the community. As a faculty, we are dedicated to providing an environment that enables Catholic children to learn and live the doctrines of our Catholic faith, with due respect to those of different faiths. We feel it is imperative to create a safe and secure environment of open communication, respectful interaction, cooperation, and team effort that fosters personal and professional growth. Through this, the teachers become representatives of spiritual, civic, and academic tradition....

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School Overview:

	St. Joseph Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Mercer County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	276 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 42 students
	Kind - 19 students
	Grade 1 - 22 students
	Grade 2 - 23 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 27 students
	Grade 5 - 51 students
	Grade 6 - 19 students
	Grade 7 - 21 students
	Grade 8 - 32 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* 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:

The mission of Saint Joseph School is to provide all students with the finest academic and Catholic education possible and to prepare them to be faithful Christians, loving, knowledgeable and responsible adults, active citizens and ethical leaders. Our aim is to building tomorrow's leaders through faith and academic excellence. As members of the Saint Joseph parish community, we at Saint Joseph School are called to the apostolic mission of giving witness to Christ, the true Teacher. It is because of this mission that we are a vital segment of the parish. The Saint Joseph faculty, through its cohesive effort, brings strength and character to the school, thus witnessing to the community. As a faculty, we are dedicated to providing an environment that enables Catholic children to learn and live the doctrines of our Catholic faith, with due respect to those of different faiths. We feel it is imperative to create a safe and secure environment of open communication, respectful interaction, cooperation, and team effort that fosters personal and professional growth. Through this, the teachers become representatives of spiritual, civic, and academic tradition.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (16146)	School Zip (16146)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,371 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	22%
Population Average Age	39 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$26,853	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	69 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	63% / 37%	68% / 32%