St. Joseph School

Highland And Franklin Streets, Downers Grove, IL, 60515-0605 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Guided by the Spirit, SJS Community nurtures spiritual growth, provides challenging intellectual opportunities and encourages each child to become the person God calls him/her to be. Saint Joseph School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school that exists to promote education and formation of children into maturing Catholics. As an extension of the church, the school shares the church’s educational mission to preach the Gospel, to build a community of faith, to foster family spirituality, and to form the disciples of Jesus ready to spread God’s message and give themselves in the service of others. In addition, the school provides opportunities to pursue academic excellence, build meaningful relationships, learn responsible citizenship, and develop skills for ethical leadership. To create an environment that responds to the whole child, the school strives to work with the unique personality, talents, and needs of each student. The school, the church, and society all contribute to the formation of the child. Parents, however, are the primary educators of their children. Therefore, parental involvement is a key component of the education program at Saint Joseph School....

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School Overview:

 
St. Joseph School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
County Dupage County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 438 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 5% 34%
Students by Grade
Kind - 44 students
Grade 1 - 37 students
Grade 2 - 37 students
Grade 3 - 56 students
Grade 4 - 44 students
Grade 5 - 63 students
Grade 6 - 51 students
Grade 7 - 48 students
Grade 8 - 58 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:16 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Guided by the Spirit, SJS Community nurtures spiritual growth, provides challenging intellectual opportunities and encourages each child to become the person God calls him/her to be. Saint Joseph School is a Catholic, co-educational elementary school that exists to promote education and formation of children into maturing Catholics. As an extension of the church, the school shares the church’s educational mission to preach the Gospel, to build a community of faith, to foster family spirituality, and to form the disciples of Jesus ready to spread God’s message and give themselves in the service of others. In addition, the school provides opportunities to pursue academic excellence, build meaningful relationships, learn responsible citizenship, and develop skills for ethical leadership. To create an environment that responds to the whole child, the school strives to work with the unique personality, talents, and needs of each student. The school, the church, and society all contribute to the formation of the child. Parents, however, are the primary educators of their children. Therefore, parental involvement is a key component of the education program at Saint Joseph School.
  • Profile last updated: 02/20/2007

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About This Zipcode (60515)
School Zip (60515)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 27,514 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 50% 24%
Population Average Age 40 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $61,179 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.9 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 48 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (60515)


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