Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School

Po Box 87, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979-0779 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

We are a Catholic educational community providing opportunity for growth in the Light of Christ. Our School is fully Accredited by the Texas Catholic Commission Education Department which is recognized by the Texas Education Association. Our Parish School is sponsored by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church under the authority of the Diocese of Victoria. Our School and Parish are blessed with the presence of Dominican Sisters. We are a Catholic educational community providing opportunity for growth in the Light of Christ. Students are challenged spiritually, morally, socially, intellectually, and physically to develop their greatest potential. This is accomplished through total daily immersion in Catholic Christianity, an innovative curriculum, and a progressive technological program. Our Lady of the Gulf embraces the call to be a community characterized by individuals who recognize the value of the human soul....

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School Overview:

 
Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
County Calhoun County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 69 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 36%
Students by Grade
Grade 1 - 7 students
Grade 2 - 7 students
Grade 3 - 3 students
Grade 4 - 17 students
Grade 5 - 12 students
Grade 6 - 10 students
Grade 7 - 6 students
Grade 8 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
This School
(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • We are a Catholic educational community providing opportunity for growth in the Light of Christ. Our School is fully Accredited by the Texas Catholic Commission Education Department which is recognized by the Texas Education Association. Our Parish School is sponsored by Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church under the authority of the Diocese of Victoria. Our School and Parish are blessed with the presence of Dominican Sisters. We are a Catholic educational community providing opportunity for growth in the Light of Christ. Students are challenged spiritually, morally, socially, intellectually, and physically to develop their greatest potential. This is accomplished through total daily immersion in Catholic Christianity, an innovative curriculum, and a progressive technological program. Our Lady of the Gulf embraces the call to be a community characterized by individuals who recognize the value of the human soul.
  • Profile last updated: 01/28/2009

In the News:

  • No citations issued for new cell phone law (The Port Lavaca Wave)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 01:47:24 am
    While two months have passed since prohibition of the use of cell phones in school zones went into effect, local police have not had many issues enforcing the new law.
  • Ready or not, school begins (The Port Lavaca Wave)
    posted on August 28, 2009 at 04:13:44 am
    Children are running up and down the aisles in department stores in search of the perfect outfit, binder, and backpack, and their weary parents trailing along behind them as they clutch a list of items that seems to extend further and further down the slip of paper.
  • New state law bans cell phone use in school zones (The Port Lavaca Wave)
    posted on August 26, 2009 at 04:29:50 pm
    Motorists could soon be fined up to $200 if they elect to use a cell phone while driving through a school zone. A new state law goes into effect Sept. 1 that prohibits the use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices while driving through school zones.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77979)
School Zip (77979)
(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 16,795 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 17% 23%
Population Average Age 35 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $36,397 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 39 years old 33 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (77979)


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% Owning / % Renting 71% / 29% 59% / 41%

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