St. Francis Home For Children
School Notes Overview:
St. Francis Home continues to serve children and teenagers each day, and impacts hundreds of families each year. This continuum of services is the direct legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and their care of the orphans left on their doorstep in 1852. And, as the models for behavioral and emotional health service delivery shift, St. Francis Home is working to develop new and innovative ways to help children and their families to be safe, healthy and happy. St. Francis Home offers spiritual, emotional and physical supports that assist children to become happy and productive adults. The Mission of St. Francis Home for Children is: In the fullness of our Catholic heritage, we seek to alleviate the sufferings of children and families of all faiths by providing for their spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. As a caring community, we further commit ourselves to safeguard and enhance the dignity of each child while emphasizing the value of the family....
School Overview:
St. Francis Home For Children |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Private Special Education Centers | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | |
| County | New Haven County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 37 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-boys | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 60% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| 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 | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- St. Francis Home continues to serve children and teenagers each day, and impacts hundreds of families each year. This continuum of services is the direct legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and their care of the orphans left on their doorstep in 1852. And, as the models for behavioral and emotional health service delivery shift, St. Francis Home is working to develop new and innovative ways to help children and their families to be safe, healthy and happy. St. Francis Home offers spiritual, emotional and physical supports that assist children to become happy and productive adults. The Mission of St. Francis Home for Children is: In the fullness of our Catholic heritage, we seek to alleviate the sufferings of children and families of all faiths by providing for their spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. As a caring community, we further commit ourselves to safeguard and enhance the dignity of each child while emphasizing the value of the family.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06511) | School Zip (06511) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 53,027 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 28 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,253 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.4 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 65 years old | 48 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 23% / 77% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Foote School - 483 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Hamden Hall School - 574 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- West Woods Christian Academy - 168 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
- Yeshiva Of New Haven - 117 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Elizabeth Ives School For Special Children - 17 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
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