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Grace Community Christian School

1200 E Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85282-0852 -

School Notes Overview:

Grace Community Christian School, as a ministry of Grace Community Church, is committed to the development of a student’s spiritual life in Jesus Christ, while pursuing academic excellence in a manner which honors and glorifies God, based on the only infallible Word, the Bible. Grace Community Christian School (GCCS), as a ministry of Grace Community Church, is committed to the development of a student’s spiritual life while pursuing academic excellence. GCCS is committed to the Christian perspective of life as set forth only in the Bible, acknowledging the following aspects of the Christian faith: First, that God is a physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual being and is sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe. Second, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and extends salvation to all who place their faith in Him. As an extension of the spiritual education of the home, the school endeavors to aid each student’s understanding of God and man to assist the student in growing in Christian maturity and utilizing the individual’s unique potential in Christ to the fullest. ...

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School Overview:

	Grace Community Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Christian Schools International (CSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Maricopa County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	584 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	13%	27%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 62 students
	Grade 1 - 44 students
	Grade 2 - 57 students
	Grade 3 - 56 students
	Grade 4 - 58 students
	Grade 5 - 58 students
	Grade 6 - 52 students
	Grade 7 - 49 students
	Grade 8 - 58 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 90 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	33 teachers
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* 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
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Grace Community Christian School, as a ministry of Grace Community Church, is committed to the development of a student’s spiritual life in Jesus Christ, while pursuing academic excellence in a manner which honors and glorifies God, based on the only infallible Word, the Bible. Grace Community Christian School (GCCS), as a ministry of Grace Community Church, is committed to the development of a student’s spiritual life while pursuing academic excellence. GCCS is committed to the Christian perspective of life as set forth only in the Bible, acknowledging the following aspects of the Christian faith: First, that God is a physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual being and is sovereign creator and sustainer of the universe. Second, that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and extends salvation to all who place their faith in Him. As an extension of the spiritual education of the home, the school endeavors to aid each student’s understanding of God and man to assist the student in growing in Christian maturity and utilizing the individual’s unique potential in Christ to the fullest.
Profile last updated: 02/10/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85282)	School Zip (85282)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	51,244 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	45%	25%
Population Average Age	31 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$42,258	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	29 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85282) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	53% / 47%	62% / 38%