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School Notes Overview: |
St. Louis School is a special place where each child is nurtured by dedicated teachers. They teach their strengths and share ideas and attitudes in an exceptional learning environment. School programs from preschool through eighth grade offer a balanced education with Catholic values integrated throughout the curriculum. Specialized instruction from teachers in math, science, social studies, music, art physical education and computer also is provided. Textbooks are current and
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St Louis School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
1964 |
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County |
Bureau County, IL |
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| Total
Students |
132 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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IL )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
2% |
33% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 14 students | | Grade 1 - 19 students | | Grade 2 - 10 students | | Grade 3 - 16 students | | Grade 4 - 19 students | | Grade 5 - 17 students | | Grade 6 - 17 students | | Grade 7 - 9 students | | Grade 8 - 11 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
10 teachers |
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School |
(
IL )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:13 |
1:17
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
174 days |
176 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Sep. 1 |
| Headmaster |
Mary Paula Schmitt, principal |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
4 |
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Sports |
| Basketball | Cheering | | Track and Field | Volley Ball |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
12 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Summer Readers | Student Club | | Prayer Partners | Pep Club | | Panda Club | Media Club | | Math Club | e-Pals | | DARE | Chess Club | | Band | Art Club |
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- The Philosophy of St. Louis School
- St. Louis Catholic School is an educational community with high expectations based on Catholic values and ethics. The school cooperates with and supplements the home in providing leadership in the formal education of children.
We believe that high expectations lead to high achievement; therefore, we provide educational programs in religious education, liturgies and prayer services. Our curriculum meets state and national standards and includes art, music, computer, physical education and enrichment for all students.
Building on the National Catholic Education Associations theme of Character, Compassion and Values, we encourage self-motivation, independence, leadership, respect and service to others.
Within a faith-filled setting, St. Louis Catholic School provides an updated and creative environment to facilitate the full development of each child. Together with our families, we strive to build the happiness, understanding and growth of each person as an individual and community member journeying toward complete union with God.
- Parents are recognized as the primary educators of their children, so teachers expect and rely on parent involvement. Communication between parents and teachers is frequent through personal contact, weekly newsletters, conferences and the Parent-Teacher Organization.
We also have available an online gradebook, allowing parents to monitor up-to-date grades on all assignments and tests via the Internet, and providing direct e-mail communication to teachers.
- Our Teachers
- Qualified teachers, certified in the area of their specialization, provide well-prepared lessons. Teacher skills are enhanced through the sharing of ideas,
participation in professional workshops and in-service education. Teachers provide a model of Christian living and encourage the growth of Christian attitudes in our students.
- Our school is recognized by the state of Illinois and certified by the Diocese of Peoria. Some of the contemporary educational techniques being used are:
Religion as a priority, including daily prayer, weekly Mass and other liturgical experiences.
All-day kindergarten.
Positive discipline.
Literature-based
reading series.
Whole language approach.
Saxon math program based on drills,
manipulatives and an incremental approach.
Saxon phonics program.
Terra Nova testing, in which our students consistently score at or above Diocesan standards.
Departmentalized grades 4-8.
Computer curriculum K-8.
Art, physical education and music.
- Our Facility
Large, well-equipped classrooms
Library
Computer lab with 21 personal computers and Internet access
2-3 computers in each classroom
Large gym/multipurpose room
Stand-alone preschool building
Outside shelter
Large playground with the latest in safe and attractive equipment and a basketball court
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| About This
Zip Code (
61356 ) |
| School
Zip (
61356 ) |
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IL ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
11,255 people |
12,415,876 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
29% |
24% |
| Population Average
Age |
42 years old |
34.7 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.3 persons |
2.6 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$41,330 |
$47,574 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.9 rooms |
5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
53 years old |
51 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (61356)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
73% / 27% |
61% / 39% |
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