St Thomas More Elementary School
Tel:
(626)284-5778
- Saint Thomas More School in Alhambra is known for its legacy of faith, its excellence in education and it tradition of Christian Leadership.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 234 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,266
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St Thomas More Elementary School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1952 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 234 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 92% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,266 |
| Tuition Notes | Parishioner Rate |
| % on Financial Aid | 11% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Admissions Director | Mary Helen Lazo |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Cheerleading, Chess Club, Choir, CYO Sports, Liturgical Dance, Music, Scouts, Student Government |
School Notes
- The goal of Saint Thomas More School is to teach young people to integrate Christian values into all aspects of life and encourage them to grow in their relationships with God, in their self-worth, and in their respect for one another. We provide students with educational and social skills needed to be active, productive members of the Church and community. School-Wide Goals
- to teach Christ-centered values
- to maintain a qualified teaching staff
- to foster Christian leadership in service
- to involve parents in partnership
- to foster respect for cultural diversity
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