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St. Mary School

2000 Richmond Avenue, Mattoon, IL, 61938-0619 -

School Notes Overview:

The small teacher-student ratio allows each child to receive the one-on-one instruction necessary to progress more quickly, to reinforce concepts, and to achieve mastery. At St. Mary School every child is important and every child is taught at their academic level and taken as far as possible during each academic year. We strive to teach the academic skills while incorporating our faith and values into each day's lessons. Children learn to "do what Jesus would do" as they practice taking turns, sharing, treating others with respect, praying for those in need, and working to meet the needs of others....

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School Overview:

	St. Mary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded	1863
County	Coles County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	111 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 19 students
	Kind - 22 students
	Grade 1 - 13 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 15 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 12 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	25%
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	187 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Yearly Tuition Cost	$1
Tuition Notes	Tuition for Preschool varies depending upon number of days and whether 1/2 day or full day.
Head of School	Michele Buerster
Admissions Director	Mrs. Kristen Watson

School Notes:

St. Mary School is working to develop flexible programs to meet the needs of today's busy families. Before and After School Programs as well as full and half day preschool programs available.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

In the News:

Schools plan programs next week in honor of area's military men, women (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 07:43:04 am
Area schools plan programs next week to salute veterans.
St. Mary notes 50th (Lansing State Journal)
posted on September 13, 2009 at 08:04:28 am
WILLIAMSTON - For most kids, and usually for teachers, there's a healthy dose of excitement for the first day of school.
Scholarship winner inspired by acts of Arland D. Williams Jr. (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
posted on August 2, 2009 at 05:46:30 am
MATTOON — Almost everyone was looking up to the 2009 Arland D. Williams Jr. scholarship winner Chris Wente during a luncheon Friday.
Wente wins latest Williams Scholarship (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
posted on August 1, 2009 at 06:47:37 am
MATTOON -- Chris Wente is the 2009 Arland D. Williams scholarship winner.
Mattoon parade hasfreedom to still fit in if you show up at 8 (Journal Gazette & Times-Courier)
posted on July 5, 2009 at 05:34:32 am
MATTOON — There’s still room to fit into the Mattoon Fourth of July Parade.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (61938)	School Zip (61938)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,264 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	23%	24%
Population Average Age	38 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$34,437	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	61% / 39%