St. Thomas More Catholic School
4265 4th St SE, Washington, DC, 20032-0200 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (202)561-1189
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St. Thomas More School is a faith based community that provides for the well-rounded development of the whole child. Our school community strives to create a spirit of love, understanding, and inquiry that nurtures each child in pursuing an agenda of spiritual development, positive self-awareness, and academic excellence. Since opening its doors in 1957, our school has been assisting thousands of individuals in becoming responsible, productive and respected members of society. ...read more  

School Overview:
St. Thomas More Catholic School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
The Association of Boarding Schools
National Coalition of Girls Schools
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1957
County District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students 170 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( DC ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 90% 74%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 11 students
Kind - 13 students
Grade 1 - 19 students
Grade 2 - 18 students
Grade 3 - 16 students
Grade 4 - 20 students
Grade 5 - 19 students
Grade 6 - 17 students
Grade 7 - 20 students
Grade 8 - 17 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 3%
Average Class Size 15
This School ( DC ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:11
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 177 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,500
Tuition Notes Application: $50 per family. Registration: $100 per child not to exceed $300.00 for a family of 3 or more siblings.
% on Financial Aid 70%
Average Financial Aid Grant $3,000
Headmaster Mr. Wilford X. Graham
Admissions Director Mrs. Diedre Shuler
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 3

Sports
BasketballCheering
Track and Field 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 13

Extracurriculars
Student Government OrganizationSafety Patrol
Premier Gospel ChoirPartnership with Georgetown University School of Nursing
NIH InternshipLiving Classroom Afterschool Program (Grades 6-8)
Instrumental MusicFlag Football
Extended Care (AM and PM)D.C Reads - Afterschool Program
CheerleadingBasketball
After School Program until 6 pm 
 
School Notes:
  • Over the past 3 years our First Grade class scored in the 90 % on our standardized test.
  • All our Kindergarten students read at or above First Grade by the end of the school year.
  • Our Students make charitable donations of over $1000 cash annually.
  • Our 8th graders provide community outreach to the needy through clothing drives and other similar project. Each 8th grade student is required to provide 150 service hours of community service prior to graduation.
  • All our 8th grade students are accepted in private high schools of their choice.
  • Profile last updated: 09/29/2007
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About This Zip Code ( 20032 )
School Zip ( 20032 ) ( DC ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 31,688 people 572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 10% 50%
Population Average Age 29 years old 35 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.1 persons
Median Household Income $24,905 $47,242
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.9 rooms 4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 61 years old
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Zipcode (20032)



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