St. Raymond School vs. St. Emily Elementary School
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School Overview
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St. Emily Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Saint Raymond School, as a parish elementary school, is an integral part of the Faith Community of Saint Raymond de Penafort.
We educate and form children in a solid core educational curriculum while instilling within them the values and teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a deep appreciation and understanding of our Catholic faith.
We teach and model respect for one's self, for others and for all creation.
We regard each child as a unique gift of God.
We are committed to being partners with parents/ guardians in helping to develop young people who will be well prepared academically and socially, spiritually and morally to become responsible and contributing members of God's people, in the larger world.
St. Emily Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. The student:teacher of St.
Emily Elementary School is 19:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2009
Yes, selected in 2011
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1954
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Students Body
Total Students
460 students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
82
65
Kindergarten Students
48
27
Grade 1 Students
26
20
Grade 2 Students
38
38
Grade 3 Students
45
30
Grade 4 Students
40
33
Grade 5 Students
49
50
Grade 6 Students
41
36
Grade 7 Students
41
25
Grade 8 Students
50
53
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
20 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
15%
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Average Class Size
20
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Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(black khaki pants, skirts and red/white uniform top)
(black khaki pants, skirts and red/white uniform top)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 27
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,160
$5,600
Tuition Notes
There are multiple child discounts available for students Grades 1-8.
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% on Financial Aid
13%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Nadine Scheller
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubSchool and Parish Musical
Scouts (Boys & Girls)Sticky Fingers Cooking Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChoir (6-8th grade)
STEAM Club