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Overbrook School

4210 Harding Road, Nashville, TN, 37205-0372 -

School Notes Overview:

Overbrook School is a private, Catholic, co-educational elementary school, preschool through eighth grade, owned and administered by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation. Founded in 1936, Overbrook is committed to providing an atmosphere in which children can grow to their fullest potential in all areas: spiritual, intellectual, cultural, physical and social. The schools of the Dominican Campus exist primarily to enable students to learn in a Christ-centered atmosphere of love and truth. Overbrook School reflects the philosophy of the Catholic Church as it pertains to education. Each student is recognized as an individual of eternal worth whose immortal soul is destined for happiness with God. Each child is called by God for a specific work. By nourishing the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual gifts of each student, Overbrook helps to prepare individuals for that work in view of their final end and the good of society. ...

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School Overview:

	Overbrook School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1936
County	Davidson County, TN
Student Body
Total Students	356 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 32 students
	Kind - 39 students
	Grade 1 - 33 students
	Grade 2 - 41 students
	Grade 3 - 36 students
	Grade 4 - 40 students
	Grade 5 - 35 students
	Grade 6 - 39 students
	Grade 7 - 27 students
	Grade 8 - 34 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	47%
Average Class Size	18
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniforms)
	This School	(TN) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,275
Tuition Notes	Pre-k is $5400 for half day with extended care offered for additional cost.
Head of School	Sister Marie Blanchette, O.P.
Admissions Director	Ellen Fernandez
Admissions Associate	Alice Yopp
Sport
Total Sports Offered	8
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Flag Football
	Football	Golf
	Soccer	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	11
	Extracurriculars
	Forensics Speech and Debate Club	Drama Club
	Chess Club	Lego Club
	Scouts	Ambassadors
	Altar Servers	National Junior Honor Society
	Student Council	Band
	Chorus

School Notes:

Overbrook School is a private, Catholic, co-educational elementary school, preschool through eighth grade, owned and administered by the Dominican Sisters of the St. Cecilia Congregation. Founded in 1936, Overbrook is committed to providing an atmosphere in which children can grow to their fullest potential in all areas: spiritual, intellectual, cultural, physical and social. The schools of the Dominican Campus exist primarily to enable students to learn in a Christ-centered atmosphere of love and truth. Overbrook School reflects the philosophy of the Catholic Church as it pertains to education. Each student is recognized as an individual of eternal worth whose immortal soul is destined for happiness with God. Each child is called by God for a specific work. By nourishing the intellectual, physical, social and spiritual gifts of each student, Overbrook helps to prepare individuals for that work in view of their final end and the good of society.
Profile last updated: 04/29/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (37205)	School Zip (37205)	(TN) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,861 people	5,681,706 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	69%	18%
Population Average Age	43 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$68,194	$40,664
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.2 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	45 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	65% / 35%