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Ss Andrew-thomas School

100 Us Highway 61 N, Potosi, WI, 53820-0538 -

School Notes Overview:

SS. Andrew-Thomas School is located in Potosi, Wisconsin. Currently, our school serves 71 students in kindergarten through grade eight. Six full-time teachers and two part-time teachers provide services in a multi-age setting. Grades one and two are combined. Grades three and four are combined. Grades five and six are also combined. Our seventh grade is separate from our eighth grade class. Our faith community is committed to continuing our long tradition of Catholic education. Our self-study process started in September of 2003. A committee was formed that included the pastor, principal, teachers, Education Commission, and parents. Surveys were sent in January 2004. The report was completed in June of 2004. Statement of Philosophy The purpose of SS. Andrew-Thomas School is to bring Christ and His values into the students' lives on a daily basis by sharing knowledge through positive learning experiences in a Christian atmosphere. Our curriculum fosters self-discipline, creativity, and responsibility in a Catholic setting that promotes respect for all God's creation and provides opportunities for prayer and worship. It is a flexible, comprehensive study of academic areas and nurtures an appreciation for the arts and physical development. Since students learn best by example and experience, we strive to promote a constructive learning environment for all students according to the stages of each child's development. Because we promote a positive relationship between home and school, we encourage parental involvement in school activities and open communication among students, parents, faculty, and administration. Our school, being a vital part of the community, seeks to provide a caring image of itself and its Catholic beliefs by interactively becoming involved in the community and parish life. ...

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School Overview:

	Ss Andrew-thomas School
School Membership(s)	State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Grant County, WI
Student Body
Total Students	72 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	14%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 6 students
	Grade 2 - 8 students
	Grade 3 - 7 students
	Grade 4 - 10 students
	Grade 5 - 10 students
	Grade 6 - 8 students
	Grade 7 - 5 students
	Grade 8 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

SS. Andrew-Thomas School is located in Potosi, Wisconsin. Currently, our school serves 71 students in kindergarten through grade eight. Six full-time teachers and two part-time teachers provide services in a multi-age setting. Grades one and two are combined. Grades three and four are combined. Grades five and six are also combined. Our seventh grade is separate from our eighth grade class. Our faith community is committed to continuing our long tradition of Catholic education. Our self-study process started in September of 2003. A committee was formed that included the pastor, principal, teachers, Education Commission, and parents. Surveys were sent in January 2004. The report was completed in June of 2004. Statement of Philosophy The purpose of SS. Andrew-Thomas School is to bring Christ and His values into the students' lives on a daily basis by sharing knowledge through positive learning experiences in a Christian atmosphere. Our curriculum fosters self-discipline, creativity, and responsibility in a Catholic setting that promotes respect for all God's creation and provides opportunities for prayer and worship. It is a flexible, comprehensive study of academic areas and nurtures an appreciation for the arts and physical development. Since students learn best by example and experience, we strive to promote a constructive learning environment for all students according to the stages of each child's development. Because we promote a positive relationship between home and school, we encourage parental involvement in school activities and open communication among students, parents, faculty, and administration. Our school, being a vital part of the community, seeks to provide a caring image of itself and its Catholic beliefs by interactively becoming involved in the community and parish life.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (53820)	School Zip (53820)	(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,023 people	5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	20%	24%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$38,464	$43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	63% / 37%