St Vincent Ferrer School
School Notes Overview:
St. Vincent Ferrer School was constructed in the spring of 1955 and opened in September with our first six grades. The Sisters of Mercy came from Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland to staff the school and are still present today to enrich the lives of our students and staff. Our campus consists of 15 classrooms, an extensive media center, modern science lab, well-equipped music room, a state of the art computer lab and an advanced art program. We also have a full facility gymnasium as well as a stage and theatrical department. Our sports programs provide our students with various avenues to pursue their physical growth and success. St. Vincent Ferrer campus hosts private tennis courts, basketball courts, along with vast fields for various other sports activities. ...
School Overview:
St Vincent Ferrer School |
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| School Membership(s) | Other religious school association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Palm Beach County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 330 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 9% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 25 students | ||
| Kind - 30 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 32 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:18 | * 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 |
School Notes:
- St. Vincent Ferrer School was constructed in the spring of 1955 and opened in September with our first six grades. The Sisters of Mercy came from Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland to staff the school and are still present today to enrich the lives of our students and staff. Our campus consists of 15 classrooms, an extensive media center, modern science lab, well-equipped music room, a state of the art computer lab and an advanced art program. We also have a full facility gymnasium as well as a stage and theatrical department. Our sports programs provide our students with various avenues to pursue their physical growth and success. St. Vincent Ferrer campus hosts private tennis courts, basketball courts, along with vast fields for various other sports activities.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2009
In the News:
- Family Sues Child's Former Catholic School (WPBF Palm Beach)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 01:38:55 pm
A Palm Beach County family is suing their child's former Catholic school, claiming the school expelled their child after they raised concern about a tuition increase. - Parents of two kids expelled from St. Vincent Ferrer School in Delray Beach file suit (The Palm Beach Post)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:23:32 pm
A Boynton Beach couple has sued leaders of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church and the parish school, claiming their children were expelled and they were ostracized after they questioned tuition hikes. - Parents seek answers from church officials on money situation at St. Vincent Ferrer (The Palm Beach Post)
posted on March 28, 2009 at 10:04:38 pm
Frustrated parents are questioning a 20 percent tuition increase at St. Vincent Ferrer School and asking that church officials tell them whether millions of dollars have been recovered after a priest-theft scandal.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33483) | School Zip (33483) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 12,729 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 50% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 52 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $55,639 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 33 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33483) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
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View all schools in: Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Zip 33483
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