St. Philomena School
School Notes Overview:
St. Philomena Parish School is a Catholic Faith-Educational Community which strives to develop a Christ-centered atmosphere that will permeate the life of each child and faculty member. The Catholic School shares with the family the educational mission of the church. The school is a unique Christian community organized to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and emotional growth of its members in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love that is based on the gospel message. Each person involved in St. Philomena Parish School is working to create an atmosphere of respect, cooperation, appreciation and support. This Christian environment will nurture the growth and maturity of the students as well as strengthen the commitment of the faculty and staff. Together with parents, the primary educators of their children, our Catholic schools pursue academic and spiritual excellence by helping students to develop their intellectual abilities, foster wholesome friendships, practice discipleship, strengthen their daily prayer life, grow in virtue, and become leaders through serving others....
School Overview:
St. Philomena School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1946 | |
| County | Peoria County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 384 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 3% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 20 students | ||
| Kind - 33 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 52 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 43 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 42 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Jodi Peine, Principal | |
School Notes:
- St. Philomena Parish School is a Catholic Faith-Educational Community which strives to develop a Christ-centered atmosphere that will permeate the life of each child and faculty member. The Catholic School shares with the family the educational mission of the church. The school is a unique Christian community organized to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, social and emotional growth of its members in a spirit of dedication, freedom and love that is based on the gospel message. Each person involved in St. Philomena Parish School is working to create an atmosphere of respect, cooperation, appreciation and support. This Christian environment will nurture the growth and maturity of the students as well as strengthen the commitment of the faculty and staff. Together with parents, the primary educators of their children, our Catholic schools pursue academic and spiritual excellence by helping students to develop their intellectual abilities, foster wholesome friendships, practice discipleship, strengthen their daily prayer life, grow in virtue, and become leaders through serving others.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
In the News:
- Junction City art fair big on local flair (Peoria Journal Star)
posted on June 7, 2009 at 04:29:49 am
Brian Sullivan of Champaign has displayed his oil-on-canvas paintings every year at the annual art fair at Junction City. This year, Americana-style paintings, many featuring cultural icons such as Mr. Potato Head, hung inside his tent. "It's no fun for me just to sit here," he said as he described his work to visitors. "I like to engage with people."
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (61604) | School Zip (61604) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,587 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 25% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,878 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (61604) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
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- Montessori Children's House of Peoria - 96 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
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- Peoria Adventist School - 10 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
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- St. Bernard School - 79 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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