First Christian Day School vs. St. Joseph Catholic School
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School Overview
School
Overview
We are a Private Christian School located in Waxahachie, Texas.
Our Elementary and Preschool students have daily Chapel and Character First, Core subjects, Physical Education, and Handwriting.
They also participate in Specials - Spanish, Music, Art, and Computer skills.
Grades 1st-8th participate in weekly STEAM/STEM LabsĀ Elective Day -Homeschool Support
Flex Day - Morning Classes or Afternoon Classes/ MWF morning or All day
St. Joseph Catholic School serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Joseph Catholic School is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1982
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Students Body
Total Students
137 students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
76
45
Kindergarten Students
15
79
Grade 1 Students
11
11
Grade 2 Students
8
15
Grade 3 Students
7
7
Grade 4 Students
5
12
Grade 5 Students
3
5
Grade 6 Students
2
11
Grade 7 Students
1
4
Grade 8 Students
9
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
13 teachers
Average Class Size
10
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:18
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,300
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Tuition Notes
Preschool tuition is $4800 full time August-May
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Debbie Aday
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