St. Joseph School

1344 N 5th Street, Springfield, IL, 62702-0627 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Established in 1876, Saint Joseph Grade School was the first Catholic School in Springfield. Rooted in a tradition of academic and religious educational excellence, St. Joseph Grade School takes pride in maintaining a challenging, up-to-date, state-recognized curriculum, while providing students with a strong spiritual background. Students are provided an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth via Saint Joseph School's facilities. The many academic benefits of Saint Joseph School include an advanced computer lab, special tutoring programs, a competitive music program, art instruction, co-curricular activities, and opportunities for eighth grade students to take high school courses. Students thrive in an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth....

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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 Sangamon County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 171 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 3% 34%
Students by Grade
Kind - 15 students
Grade 1 - 14 students
Grade 2 - 19 students
Grade 3 - 15 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 26 students
Grade 7 - 22 students
Grade 8 - 19 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * 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:

  • Established in 1876, Saint Joseph Grade School was the first Catholic School in Springfield. Rooted in a tradition of academic and religious educational excellence, St. Joseph Grade School takes pride in maintaining a challenging, up-to-date, state-recognized curriculum, while providing students with a strong spiritual background. Students are provided an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth via Saint Joseph School's facilities. The many academic benefits of Saint Joseph School include an advanced computer lab, special tutoring programs, a competitive music program, art instruction, co-curricular activities, and opportunities for eighth grade students to take high school courses. Students thrive in an atmosphere that both nurtures and stimulates their academic and spiritual growth.
  • Profile last updated: 02/20/2007

In the News:

  • School Notes (Glencoe News)
    posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:40:19 am
    District 35
  • School Notes (Evanston Review)
    posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:32:50 am
    DISTRICT 65
  • School Notes (Winnetka Talk)
    posted on November 19, 2009 at 11:15:51 am
    Winnetka District 36
  • A resounding yes on school levy (St. Joseph News-Press)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 06:06:00 am
    For the St. Joseph School District, the second time is the charm. The school district’s 63-cent operating levy with a five-year sunset clause passed with 56 percent voter approval Tuesday, with 44 percent voting no.
  • GOTTA DO IT (The Herald News)
    posted on October 26, 2009 at 09:22:16 am
    Oct. 26 Exchange Club spaghetti and meatballs lunch and dinner: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. lunch; 4 to 7 p.m. dinner Oct. 26 at the Joliet Moose Lodge, 25 Springfield Road, Joliet. Cost is $7 per person. Order tickets ahead. Call 815-725-6660.Boy Scout Troop 49 open house: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at the VFW, 323 Old Hickory Road, New Lenox. Contact Bob Willson at 815-462-1705 or e-mail rj.willson ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (62702)
School Zip (62702)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 39,437 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 22% 24%
Population Average Age 37 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.2 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $33,785 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 47 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (62702)


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% Owning / % Renting 67% / 33% 61% / 39%

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