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St. Patrick School

9635 Ferndale Road, Dallas, TX, 75238-0752 -

School Notes Overview:

The mission of St. Patrick School is to teach Catholic doctrine and tradition, and to provide an educational program that challenges and nurtures each child's unique abilities. We seek for the child to reach the highest possible level of life - spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and emotional. St. Patrick School is an integral part of the larger Catholic Community. As such our primary concerns are with the development of the whole child in the Catholic Faith, and with the preparation of the child to become a responsible member of the Church, the family and society. In keeping with the foundation of our faith, we foster an atmosphere of service to others. St. Patrick School aims to provide a safe and caring environment in which optimum learning can take place. We understand the importance of the parents as the primary educator of their children and seek their help and cooperation. We believe that each child is a unique human being, created in God's image. We believe in the importance of respect for each other, for all living things, and ourselves. We hope to develop in students the ability to see themselves as an integral part of God's world, capable of making wise choices and able to find their unique place in His plan....

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School Overview:

	St. Patrick School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Dallas County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	112 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	36%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 56 students
	Grade 8 - 56 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

The mission of St. Patrick School is to teach Catholic doctrine and tradition, and to provide an educational program that challenges and nurtures each child's unique abilities. We seek for the child to reach the highest possible level of life - spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and emotional. St. Patrick School is an integral part of the larger Catholic Community. As such our primary concerns are with the development of the whole child in the Catholic Faith, and with the preparation of the child to become a responsible member of the Church, the family and society. In keeping with the foundation of our faith, we foster an atmosphere of service to others. St. Patrick School aims to provide a safe and caring environment in which optimum learning can take place. We understand the importance of the parents as the primary educator of their children and seek their help and cooperation. We believe that each child is a unique human being, created in God's image. We believe in the importance of respect for each other, for all living things, and ourselves. We hope to develop in students the ability to see themselves as an integral part of God's world, capable of making wise choices and able to find their unique place in His plan.
Profile last updated: 02/04/2007

In the News:

Man gives school $4.5 million thank you (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:50:24 pm
Associated Press - November 18, 2009 1:34 PM ET Corrected Version PERRY, Iowa (AP) - A Dallas County parochial school has received a $4.5 million thank you...
Man gives school $4.5 million thank you (WOI-TV Des Moines)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:46:59 pm
PERRY, Iowa (AP) - A Dallas County parochial school has received a $4.5 million thank you from 1 of its alumni. The money was left to St. Patrick School in Perry by Charles O'Malley. The $4.5 million will be given to the school in $300,000 increments over 15 years.
Alum Gives School $4.5 Million Thank You (KCRG-TV9 Cedar Rapids)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:44:13 pm
PERRY (AP) - A Dallas County parochial school has received a $4.5 million thank you from one of its alumni. The money was left to St. Patrick School in Perry by Charles O'Malley. The $4.5 million will be given to the school in $300,000 increments over 15 years.
Man gives school $4.5 million thank you (KWWL Iowa)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:37:16 pm
A Dallas County parochial school has received a $4.5 million thank you from one of its alumni.
Man gives school $4.5 milliion thank you (KWWL Iowa)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 06:36:36 pm
Associated Press - November 18, 2009 1:24 PM ET PERRY, Iowa (AP) - A Dallas County parochial school has received a $4.5 million thank you from 1 of its alumni.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (75238)	School Zip (75238)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,336 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	45%	23%
Population Average Age	34 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$43,294	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	49% / 51%	59% / 41%