St Thomas More School
630 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA, 30030-0300 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (404)373-8456
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Saint Thomas More School strives to pass on the values and vision of our Catholic faith and tradition to develop a mature Christian person who understands how to relate to God and others, how to choose wisely, and how to learn. Saint Thomas More Catholic School provides a sound curriculum and effective teaching to work with parents in nurturing children to become morally good and intellectually competent. Moral and religious guidance, order and self-discipline are instilled through kindness and firmness in the formation of character. Saint Thomas More School is committed to teaching in all modalities of learning. We provide an integrated approach that brings together faith and reason, in mind, body, and spirit; wisdom and knowledge; science and technology; and creativity in learning. We seek to develop persons committed to love God and one another, to seek the truth, to continue learning, and to develop their faith, skills, and talents. We are a community, in partnership with families and parishes, where each person is valued and respected. ...read more  

School Overview:
St Thomas More School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1950
County Dekalb County, GA
Student Body
Total Students 465 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( GA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 36% 32%
Students by Grade
Kind - 51 students
Grade 1 - 50 students
Grade 2 - 51 students
Grade 3 - 49 students
Grade 4 - 51 students
Grade 5 - 50 students
Grade 6 - 55 students
Grade 7 - 51 students
Grade 8 - 57 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 32 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 56%
Average Class Size 25
This School ( GA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:12
*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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 29 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,770
% on Financial Aid 23%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,300
Headmaster Mrs. Terry Collis, Principal
Admissions Director Eileen Killeen Maron
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 5

Extracurriculars
Student Council Band
Chorus Girl and Boy Scouts
and Chess Club 
 
School Notes:
  • Saint Thomas More School strives to pass on the values and vision of our Catholic faith and tradition to develop a mature Christian person who understands how to relate to God and others, how to choose wisely, and how to learn. Saint Thomas More Catholic School provides a sound curriculum and effective teaching to work with parents in nurturing children to become morally good and intellectually competent. Moral and religious guidance, order and self-discipline are instilled through kindness and firmness in the formation of character. Saint Thomas More School is committed to teaching in all modalities of learning. We provide an integrated approach that brings together faith and reason, in mind, body, and spirit; wisdom and knowledge; science and technology; and creativity in learning. We seek to develop persons committed to love God and one another, to seek the truth, to continue learning, and to develop their faith, skills, and talents. We are a community, in partnership with families and parishes, where each person is valued and respected.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 30030 )
School Zip ( 30030 ) ( GA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 25,137 people 8,185,503 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 58% 21%
Population Average Age 36 years old 33.4 years old
Average Household Size 2.1 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $46,111 $49,257
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 52 years old 31 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (30030)



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% Owning / % Renting 56% / 44% 65% / 35%
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