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Incarnation Elementary School (Closed 2016)

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Incarnation School, guided by the Spirit of Jesus, Word Incarnate, in a faith-filled community of all who teach, learn, and minister to one another in this education and Gospel oriented setting.

The emphasis of Incarnation School flows from the Gospel and mission of Jesus.

We are a prayerful community challenged to be one family --- loving, caring, sharing, and respecting the uniqueness and giftedness os one another.

We are committed to excellence and quality education, developing the potential of students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, recognizing the realities of the present, and visualizing the possibilities of the future.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

219 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Incarnation School, guided by the Spirit of Jesus, Word Incarnate, in a faith-filled community of all who teach, learn, and minister to one another in this education and Gospel oriented setting. The emphasis of Incarnation School flows from the Gospel and mission of Jesus. We are a prayerful community challenged to be one family --- loving, caring, sharing, and respecting the uniqueness and giftedness os one another. We are committed to excellence and quality education, developing the potential of students in Kindergarten through eighth grade, recognizing the realities of the present, and visualizing the possibilities of the future.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Incarnation Elementary School?

The application deadline for Incarnation Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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