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St. Peters Catholic School

1035 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201-0292 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Peter's Catholic School is unique in its mission to teach as Jesus did, teaching and modeling gospel values. Having served St. Peter's parish and Columbia since 1852, St. Peter's Catholic School is the oldest Catholic school still in existence in the Diocese of Charleston. St. Peter's provides a traditional curriculum for grades K-4 through 6, with a strong emphasis on developing each student's potential. We believe that the students of St. Peter's Catholic School should acquire Catholic beliefs and a knowledge of God in order to help them attain their ultimate goal--union with God. St. Peter's Catholic School is unique in its mission to teach as Jesus did, teaching and modeling gospel values, providing our students with a moral foundation and enforcing the values initiated by their parents. St. Peter's students are challenged to become more knowledgeable and well-integrated Christian citizens, thoroughly equipped to take their place in society. At St. Peter's Catholic School, the process of education is never static. We view the educational process as an ongoing experience, dedicated to teaching basic skills in a way that encourages children to want to learn. Our fundamental concepts of education at St. Peter's Catholic School are designed so that each child will achieve their maximum potential....

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School Overview:

	St. Peters Catholic School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1852
County	Richland County, SC
Student Body
Total Students	114 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	45%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 9 students
	Kind - 23 students
	Grade 1 - 13 students
	Grade 2 - 12 students
	Grade 3 - 15 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 20 students
	Grade 6 - 9 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	15%
	This School	(SC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$6,045
Tuition Notes	Tuition listed above is for Non-Parishioners. Parishioner rate is $4995.00
Head of School	Kathy Preston
Admissions Director	Kathy Preston
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars
	Children's Choir	Cooking Club
	Hip Hop	Jujitsu
	Little Champs Sports	Piano
	Tap/Ballet

School Notes:

St. Peter's Catholic School is unique in its mission to teach as Jesus did, teaching and modeling gospel values. Having served St. Peter's parish and Columbia since 1852, St. Peter's Catholic School is the oldest Catholic school still in existence in the Diocese of Charleston. St. Peter's provides a traditional curriculum for grades K-4 through 6, with a strong emphasis on developing each student's potential. We believe that the students of St. Peter's Catholic School should acquire Catholic beliefs and a knowledge of God in order to help them attain their ultimate goal--union with God. St. Peter's Catholic School is unique in its mission to teach as Jesus did, teaching and modeling gospel values, providing our students with a moral foundation and enforcing the values initiated by their parents. St. Peter's students are challenged to become more knowledgeable and well-integrated Christian citizens, thoroughly equipped to take their place in society. At St. Peter's Catholic School, the process of education is never static. We view the educational process as an ongoing experience, dedicated to teaching basic skills in a way that encourages children to want to learn. Our fundamental concepts of education at St. Peter's Catholic School are designed so that each child will achieve their maximum potential.
Profile last updated: 10/29/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (29201)	School Zip (29201)	(SC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,549 people	4,011,615 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	39%	21%
Population Average Age	23 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.9 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$22,473	$38,638
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.2 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	34% / 66%	66% / 34%