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St. Mary Of Gostyn Elementary School

440 Prairie Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, 60515-0605 -

School Notes Overview:

St. Mary of Gostyn School is a Catholic faith community called together by God to educate children, to proclaim the Good News, and to translate this proclamation into action. The faculty, staff, and parents form a unique partnership in carrying out this mission of teaching the message of Jesus by celebrating meaningful liturgies, providing opportunities for service within the community, and passing on the beliefs and traditions of our faith. This community provides witness to Jesus Christ, proclaims the Gospel values by living the Christian message, and helps to build a faith that will lead to a commitment to all people. Realizing that we serve a diverse community and that each child is unique, it is imperative that we discover the abilities, talents, and needs of each child and do our best to create, in partnership with the parents, an environment that responds to these needs. Religious education, including various opportunities for worship, is a priority in our school. We believe that other opportunities for growth in self esteem, happiness, and the curriculum subjects are essential. These opportunities include academic excellence, building personal relationships, and service to others as exemplified in the message of Jesus....

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School Overview:

	St. Mary Of Gostyn Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Dupage County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	613 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	3%	34%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 88 students
	Kind - 48 students
	Grade 1 - 58 students
	Grade 2 - 48 students
	Grade 3 - 56 students
	Grade 4 - 66 students
	Grade 5 - 69 students
	Grade 6 - 61 students
	Grade 7 - 54 students
	Grade 8 - 65 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	22 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:27	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	179 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. Mary of Gostyn School is a Catholic faith community called together by God to educate children, to proclaim the Good News, and to translate this proclamation into action. The faculty, staff, and parents form a unique partnership in carrying out this mission of teaching the message of Jesus by celebrating meaningful liturgies, providing opportunities for service within the community, and passing on the beliefs and traditions of our faith. This community provides witness to Jesus Christ, proclaims the Gospel values by living the Christian message, and helps to build a faith that will lead to a commitment to all people. Realizing that we serve a diverse community and that each child is unique, it is imperative that we discover the abilities, talents, and needs of each child and do our best to create, in partnership with the parents, an environment that responds to these needs. Religious education, including various opportunities for worship, is a priority in our school. We believe that other opportunities for growth in self esteem, happiness, and the curriculum subjects are essential. These opportunities include academic excellence, building personal relationships, and service to others as exemplified in the message of Jesus.
Profile last updated: 02/20/2007

School Zip Statistics:

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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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	61% / 39%