St. Wendelin Catholic School vs. Butler Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Education is the key that unlocks the door to the future, to a child's future.
Every child deserves the opportunity to discover that mixture of knowledge and basic values, which makes a well-educated person.
At St. Wendelin Elementary we understand that a child's moral and spiritual foundation is built first in the home.
Assisting parents, we strive to reinforce and integrate those values in all learning experiences.
As Catholic schools united by faith in Jesus christ, shepherded by God our Father, we are called to proclaim the kingdom of God.
Nourished by the Eucharist and the word, our schools exists to educate the minds, nourish the souls, train the bodies, and inspire the heart of our students through worship, education and service.
Our Mission The mission of Butler Catholic School, a community of faith, is to proclaim the message of Jesus and ensure the development of students who are self-motivated leaders, humble stewards and life-long learners, through a rigorous academic program and Christ-centered values. Our Beliefs We believe that every individual is a beloved child of God, and is worthy of respect, dignity and care.
We believe that an education based on Catholic tradition and Gospel teachings results in disciples who actively live their faith and advance the kingdom of God.
We believe that a rigorous academic program challenges students to reach their God-given individual potential.
We believe that the characteristics of integrity, respect and personal responsibility are critical to developing a strong moral character.
We believe that as followers of Christ, we are called to serve one another and the greater community.
We believe that an effective educational program develops the whole child spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1969
Students Body
Total Students
116 students
249 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
3%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
25
Kindergarten Students
12
30
Grade 1 Students
9
30
Grade 2 Students
15
22
Grade 3 Students
14
25
Grade 4 Students
9
28
Grade 5 Students
10
21
Grade 6 Students
3
31
Grade 7 Students
7
21
Grade 8 Students
5
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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28%
Average Class Size
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15
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(School uniforms in K-8th grade)
(School uniforms in K-8th grade)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$4,450
Tuition Notes
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Cost for k-8 for Catholic students
% on Financial Aid
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11%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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14
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsChallenge of Champions
Cub ScoutsDaisy Girl Scouts
Forensics TeamGarden Club
Geography BeeGirls in Science
NewspaperPA Junior Academy of Science
Spelling BeeStudent Council
Arts and Music Programs:
All School MusicalBand