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Our Lady Of Peace

856 Old Edgefield Rd., North Augusta, SC, 29841-0298 -

School Notes Overview:

Our Lady of Peace School was founded in 1956 under the auspices of the Diocese of Charleston. Originally staffed by Franciscan Sisters, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School provides a superior education to K3-8th grade students, guiding their Christian discipleship and preparing them for lifelonglearning. A vital extension of Our Lady of Peace Parish, the school welcomes families of all faiths and cultures as we embrace our tradition of academic excellence and service. Our Lady of Peace School is an extension of the educational mission of the Catholic Church and serves as a foundation for the future of the Parish and the North Augusta community. We will strive to be recognized for achieving academic excellence, integrated with religious truth and values, by challenging students to reach their highest intellectual and spiritual potential. We will encourage students to develop a positive attitude toward life-long learning, nurture the spirit and freedom that recognizes discipline and personal responsibility, and cultivate Christian traditions. Through our Christian environment we will provide a safe, caring, loving, and prayerful “school community” where staff, students, and parents share in the Christian vision, and faith is a part of everyday culture. We aspire to maintain a dedicated staff of qualified teachers and administrators who, in partnership with parents, foster a school that is permeated by the Gospel spirit of service and love. We will dedicate our efforts to become a leading educational institution in the community and be considered a “school of choice” by students, parents, and educators....

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School Overview:

	Our Lady Of Peace
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Aiken County, SC
Student Body
Total Students	156 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	14%	45%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 18 students
	Kind - 12 students
	Grade 1 - 20 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 16 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 17 students
	Grade 6 - 16 students
	Grade 7 - 12 students
	Grade 8 - 17 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* 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:

Our Lady of Peace School was founded in 1956 under the auspices of the Diocese of Charleston. Originally staffed by Franciscan Sisters, Our Lady of Peace Catholic School provides a superior education to K3-8th grade students, guiding their Christian discipleship and preparing them for lifelonglearning. A vital extension of Our Lady of Peace Parish, the school welcomes families of all faiths and cultures as we embrace our tradition of academic excellence and service. Our Lady of Peace School is an extension of the educational mission of the Catholic Church and serves as a foundation for the future of the Parish and the North Augusta community. We will strive to be recognized for achieving academic excellence, integrated with religious truth and values, by challenging students to reach their highest intellectual and spiritual potential. We will encourage students to develop a positive attitude toward life-long learning, nurture the spirit and freedom that recognizes discipline and personal responsibility, and cultivate Christian traditions. Through our Christian environment we will provide a safe, caring, loving, and prayerful “school community” where staff, students, and parents share in the Christian vision, and faith is a part of everyday culture. We aspire to maintain a dedicated staff of qualified teachers and administrators who, in partnership with parents, foster a school that is permeated by the Gospel spirit of service and love. We will dedicate our efforts to become a leading educational institution in the community and be considered a “school of choice” by students, parents, and educators.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

In the News:

Today's Church - Bruce Arganbright (The Augusta Chronicle)
posted on October 21, 2009 at 05:00:00 am
Bruce Arganbright believes he inherited the desire to use his green thumb for service from his father.
Artist of the Month - Janice Livingston (The Augusta Chronicle)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 05:00:00 am
Born in Charleston, Janice Livingston has spent most of her life in North Augusta.
North Augusta school turns scraps into smiles (NBC 26 Augusta)
posted on August 27, 2009 at 02:59:21 am
In a time when most schools are slashing programs, one in North Augusta is remodeling.
Charleston bishop to visit Aiken (The Augusta Chronicle)
posted on July 27, 2009 at 08:33:12 pm
AIKEN -- The 13th bishop of Charleston, ordained in March, will make his first trip to Aiken next month, according to a release sent out today by St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, in Aiken.
North Augusta is ... Legrand Flake (The Augusta Chronicle)
posted on June 10, 2009 at 05:00:00 am
In 1963 Legrand Flake opened Legrand's Men's Shop on Broad Street in Augusta, followed by a store in North Augusta and Aiken.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29841)	School Zip (29841)	(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	30,517 people	4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	21%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$39,211	$38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	37 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	69% / 31%	66% / 34%