St Damian Elementary School

5300 155th Street, Oak Forest, IL, 60452-0604
Tel: (708)687-4230
Grades: K - 8 | 722 students
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Saint Damian School is a Christian educational community of the Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of Chicago in Oak Forest, Illinois. As such, it is an entity of Saint Damian Parish and operates according to the policies established by the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools. Saint Damian School is a community of students, faculty, parents, staff, and clergy united for the purpose of parochial education in the Catholic tradition. Through mutual respect and sharing of ideas among students, faculty, and parents Saint Damian School provides an environment for spiritual and academic growth and an education that fosters the dignity of the individual. Saint Damian School continually strives to provide the best possible education for its students by developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills essential for life-long learning and by instilling a sense of Christian values. This experience of learning in a Christian Community provides a sound foundation for students which will enable them to live and grow in the Gospel message throughout their lives.

School Overview:
St Damian Elementary School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005
Student Body
Total Students 722 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 10% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 23:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

Nearby Schools:

St Damian Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Oak Forest KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.4 mi. away
Triple R Child Care Inc
Gr. K | 1 mi. away
Almost Home Learning Center
Gr. PK-K | 1.4 mi. away
St Christopher School
Gr. K-9 | 1.8 mi. away
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr. PK-8 | 2 mi. away

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