St. Anselm Elementary School

17700 W Outer Dr
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

St. Anselm Catholic Elementary School has a long standing tradition of excellence, lasting over 50 years.

We are a tight-knit community offering our students small class sizes, with many opportunities for sports and activities on site.

We are a diverse population and pride ourselves on offering students the opportunity to learn and grow, cultivate lasting friendships, and dedicate themselves to God.

We firmly believe in our mission statement- Striving Together for Academic Greatness and Spirituality.

Quick Stats (2021)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Students: 131 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Roman Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

School Counselor, Math Intervention Specialist

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

131 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 19%

Students by Grade

St. Anselm Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Anselm School is that part of the parish community specifically dedicated to the Christian formation of youth within a school setting.Therefore we shall:Provide the resources, opportunities and direction for each student to grow in knowledge, understanding and practice of:the Gospel messagethe academic disciplines andthe social, psychological and physical development of each student.We assure that this process of education takes place under the guidance and direction of fully certified, qualified and dedicated Catholic teachers who work in full cooperation with parents and with their support lead our students to be aware of their responsibilities to respond to the call for justice and peace in our world.As a Catholic school we believe we are:Continuing the mission of JESUS by proclaiming the Gospel.Establishing an atmosphere of love and concern by exhibiting this in all our efforts with the students and by developing students into creative, productive and active Catholics and making students conscious of their obligation of service to one another, to their GOD and to the world in which they live.

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School Reviews

5 7/20/2015

St. Anselm is a wonderful community. The group of people that I work with are dedicated to educating the whole student. Our staff is wonderful, our students are polite and well-mannered and our parents dedicate themselves to our Catholic community. I can't imagine being anywhere else.

- Posted by Administrator - kraet

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