St Thomas More Elementary School
School Notes Overview:
At St. Thomas More Catholic School we encourage students to recognize the inner beauty of the individual and stress the importance of accepting and viewing people as they are seen in the eyes of God. In a climate of prayer and worship and as a member of the Catholic faith community, we strive to look to the beauty of the past and the hope of the future. We strive to create an environment that enables students to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. We are committed to the values of Catholic education and the goal of bringing each student to the fullest potential through religious training, academics, service and moral development. Our goal is to make each child’s educational experience both meaningful and productive in a Catholic setting. At St. Thomas More School we accomplish this goal by creating a rigorous academic curriculum delivered in a nurturing setting of discipline and respect. St. Thomas More School has successfully educated students for 45 years. Our history is one of challenging students to be their best through personal understanding and insight....
School Overview:
St Thomas More Elementary School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Allegheny County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 275 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 4% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 35 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 20 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 47 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * 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 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- At St. Thomas More Catholic School we encourage students to recognize the inner beauty of the individual and stress the importance of accepting and viewing people as they are seen in the eyes of God. In a climate of prayer and worship and as a member of the Catholic faith community, we strive to look to the beauty of the past and the hope of the future. We strive to create an environment that enables students to grow spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. We are committed to the values of Catholic education and the goal of bringing each student to the fullest potential through religious training, academics, service and moral development. Our goal is to make each child’s educational experience both meaningful and productive in a Catholic setting. At St. Thomas More School we accomplish this goal by creating a rigorous academic curriculum delivered in a nurturing setting of discipline and respect. St. Thomas More School has successfully educated students for 45 years. Our history is one of challenging students to be their best through personal understanding and insight.
- Profile last updated: 01/22/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (15241) | School Zip (15241) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 20,616 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 69% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 43 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $85,102 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.9 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 41 years old | 51 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (15241) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 91% / 9% | 68% / 32% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Three Hierarchs Eastern Orthodox School - 63 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Hillcrest Christian Academy - 291 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Montessori, Children's Schoolhouse - 60 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- St. Valentine School - 229 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Covenant Classical Chrst Academy - 32 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
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