St. Peters Catholic School
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....
School Overview:
St. Peters Catholic School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) |
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| 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. |
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| % 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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
In the News:
- Political ambitions drive Richland County's party leaders (Columbia Star)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 04:06:08 pm
After Eric Davis attended his first Republican Party precinct meeting in 1997, he discovered his desire to influence public policy and the people those rules affect. "I was just tired of taking it on the chin from the government," Davis said with a grin.
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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (29201) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 34% / 66% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
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