St. Matthew Elementary School
School Notes Overview:
St. Matthew School is a Kindergarten - 8th grade school in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle. We are part of St. Matthew Parish in North Seattle. St. Matthew School welcomes students from all the diverse communities of our city. In partnership with the home and parish, we are here to promote Christian Catholic faith and academic excellence in an environment of opportunity, love, service, forgiveness and cultural diversity. We believe that a partnership of family, school, parish and community helps develop spiritual, academic, personal/physical and service potential. In a learning environment we build a foundation of academic basics and provide opportunities for children to experience and explore subjects that will enrich their lives. We believe that as a multicultural community working together, in a spirit of faith, hope and love, we develop young people who will make worthwhile contributions to the world as responsible, moral, ethical, caring Christians....
School Overview:
St. Matthew Elementary School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1955 | ||
| County | King County, WA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 216 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
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| % Students of Color | 41% | 21% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 25 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 18 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 26 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 28 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 31 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | ||
| Average Class Size | 25 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Formal (School Uniform) |
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This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / Feb. 15 | ||
| Tuition Notes | We offer two different tuition rates based on parish membership or non-membership. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Head of School | Lillian Zadra | ||
| Admissions Director | Lillian Zadra, Principal | ||
| Admissions Associate | Judy Shafer | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Basketball | Soccer | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Advanced Band | Beginning band | ||
| Boy Scouts | Campfire Boys & Girls | ||
| Choir | Cub Scouts | ||
| Drama Program | Girl Scouts | ||
| Speech Team | Student Council | ||
| Tech Team | |||
School Notes:
- St. Matthew School is a Kindergarten - 8th grade school in the Lake City neighborhood of Seattle. We are part of St. Matthew Parish in North Seattle. St. Matthew School welcomes students from all the diverse communities of our city. In partnership with the home and parish, we are here to promote Christian Catholic faith and academic excellence in an environment of opportunity, love, service, forgiveness and cultural diversity. We believe that a partnership of family, school, parish and community helps develop spiritual, academic, personal/physical and service potential. In a learning environment we build a foundation of academic basics and provide opportunities for children to experience and explore subjects that will enrich their lives. We believe that as a multicultural community working together, in a spirit of faith, hope and love, we develop young people who will make worthwhile contributions to the world as responsible, moral, ethical, caring Christians.
- Profile last updated: 09/24/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98125) | School Zip (98125) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 34,994 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 51% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,400 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 38 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98125) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- North Sound Christian Schools - Shoreline Campus - 131 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Seattle Jewish Community School - 90 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Haller Lake Children's Center - 12 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- The Evergreen School - 400 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Christ The King Elem. School - 184 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
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