Ascension Elementary School

601 Van Buren Street, Oak Park, IL, 60304-0603 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Ascension School is a ministry of the faith community of Ascension Parish, committed to providing excellent education in the spirit, tradition and value system of the Catholic Church. Essential to this ministry is the active partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners. Ascension School provides a curriculum that meets the present needs of its students and prepares them for high school, for higher education and for a lifetime of learning. Ascension School helps each child to grow in awareness of the child's individual talents and unique place within the family of God. Ascension School's mission is to strengthen its students' understanding and practice of their faith; to allow them to grow in faith; and to work towards creating, through their service, a compassionate and just community. This mission is guided by a philosophy of love, kindness and respect for each individual, while celebrating our bond in gospel values. ...

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School Overview:

 
Ascension Elementary School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Cook County, IL
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007
Student Body
Total Students 507 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 16% 34%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 84 students
Kind - 56 students
Grade 1 - 47 students
Grade 2 - 52 students
Grade 3 - 50 students
Grade 4 - 47 students
Grade 5 - 43 students
Grade 6 - 44 students
Grade 7 - 48 students
Grade 8 - 36 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:23 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Ascension School is a ministry of the faith community of Ascension Parish, committed to providing excellent education in the spirit, tradition and value system of the Catholic Church. Essential to this ministry is the active partnership among students, parents, faculty, staff and parishioners. Ascension School provides a curriculum that meets the present needs of its students and prepares them for high school, for higher education and for a lifetime of learning. Ascension School helps each child to grow in awareness of the child's individual talents and unique place within the family of God. Ascension School's mission is to strengthen its students' understanding and practice of their faith; to allow them to grow in faith; and to work towards creating, through their service, a compassionate and just community. This mission is guided by a philosophy of love, kindness and respect for each individual, while celebrating our bond in gospel values.
  • Profile last updated: 01/08/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60304)
School Zip (60304)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 17,839 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 63% 24%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.6 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $61,982 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (60304)


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% Owning / % Renting 65% / 35% 61% / 39%

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