St. Mary Elementary School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1898 as a parish school affiliated with St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's is a Roman Catholic school serving students in grades preschool through eight. The purpose of St. Mary's School is to provide a comprehensive program based on best teaching practices and brain research related to learning. Our goal is to create an environment with three strands: climate, community and curriculum. We work at creating a non-threatening and spiritual climate. In this environment the students learn and practice Lifeskills/Lifelong Guidelines as part of their character education. Children are taught that building and maintaining community through relationships, collaboration and communication create responsible citizens. Behavior expectations are taught through literacy, learning clubs, and community circles. Our curriculum is designed to be meaningful and provide lifelong learning. Children are provided first hand experiences that connect them to the real world. Adequate time is given for practice and understanding skills and content. Multiple means of instructing and assessing student progress is practiced....
School Overview:
St. Mary Elementary School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Edgar County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 66 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 11 students | ||
| Kind - 7 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 186 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1898 as a parish school affiliated with St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's is a Roman Catholic school serving students in grades preschool through eight. The purpose of St. Mary's School is to provide a comprehensive program based on best teaching practices and brain research related to learning. Our goal is to create an environment with three strands: climate, community and curriculum. We work at creating a non-threatening and spiritual climate. In this environment the students learn and practice Lifeskills/Lifelong Guidelines as part of their character education. Children are taught that building and maintaining community through relationships, collaboration and communication create responsible citizens. Behavior expectations are taught through literacy, learning clubs, and community circles. Our curriculum is designed to be meaningful and provide lifelong learning. Children are provided first hand experiences that connect them to the real world. Adequate time is given for practice and understanding skills and content. Multiple means of instructing and assessing student progress is practiced.
- Profile last updated: 02/20/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (61944) | School Zip (61944) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,791 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 19% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,964 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 57 years old | 50 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (61944) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 61% / 39% |
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