St. Francis Home For Children

651 Prospect St, New Haven, CT, 06511-0651 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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....

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School Overview:

 
St. Francis Home For Children
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.
% 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.
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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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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Zipcode (06511)


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% Owning / % Renting 23% / 77% 64% / 36%

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