Galveston Catholic School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Galveston Catholic School is the integration of faith with the student's culture, environment, and values. This integration develops a student's relationship with God in a Christian Community which fosters service to one another. This is expressed in the student's daily life at school, at home, and in the community. Though Galveston Catholic School offers a basic, modern curriculum, its mission is focused not only on the students' education, but also on fostering their spiritual growth. By integrating faith with the student's culture, environment, and values, students are assisted with developing their relationship with God and their fellow students....
School Overview:
Galveston Catholic School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Galveston County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 276 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 36% | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 35 students | ||
| Kind - 20 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 28 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- The mission of Galveston Catholic School is the integration of faith with the student's culture, environment, and values. This integration develops a student's relationship with God in a Christian Community which fosters service to one another. This is expressed in the student's daily life at school, at home, and in the community. Though Galveston Catholic School offers a basic, modern curriculum, its mission is focused not only on the students' education, but also on fostering their spiritual growth. By integrating faith with the student's culture, environment, and values, students are assisted with developing their relationship with God and their fellow students.
- Profile last updated: 01/18/2007
In the News:
- Archdiocese selling, demolishing some churches (Galveston County Daily News)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:00:20 am
Some church buildings have been scheduled to be razed or sold, Archbishop Daniel DiNardo said in a letter to the newly formed Holy Family Parish. - Catholic facilities in Galveston consolidate (ABC 13 Houston)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 09:01:42 pm
The Archdiocese's plans for Galveston and Bolivar are now official - Holy relics on display at Catholic school (Galveston County Daily News)
posted on April 20, 2009 at 02:26:29 pm
GALVESTON More than 150 holy relics, some dating back more than 2,000 years, will be displayed at today at the Galveston Catholic School. - Holy relics on display at Catholic school (11 News Houston)
posted on April 20, 2009 at 12:21:41 pm
More than 150 holy relics, some dating back more than 2,000 years, will be displayed at 1:30 p.m. today and again at 7 p.m. at the Galveston Catholic School. - Five Catholic parishes formed into one (Galveston County Daily News)
posted on April 17, 2009 at 03:12:31 pm
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo took another step toward consolidating the five Catholic parishes on Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (77550) | School Zip (77550) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,146 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 26% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $24,457 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 60 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (77550) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 38% / 62% | 59% / 41% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Trinity Episcopal School - 31 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- East End Preschool - 35 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School - 163 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
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