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Grade 5 has the most students with 72, the highest enrollment of any grade at St. Walter School.

Year Founded

1952

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Student Body

Total Students

526 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

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National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

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None / Rolling

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We, the St. Walter School Community, as an active ministry of St. Walter Parish, are called to be a welcoming faith community committed to spiritual and moral formation by sharing the Gospel message, actively participating in liturgy and prayer, acting on the call to Christian service, and modeling Christian beliefs and values through words and actions.
We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment of academic excellence that provides for individual needs while assisting each child in developing his or her God-given talents, gifts, and abilities.
We offer affirmation during times of change, transitions, and growth while supporting and being supported by our families as they continue to grow with their children in wisdom and faith.
We provide an environment that supports peace and tolerance in a troubled world.

We, the St. Walter School Community, as an active ministry of St. Walter Parish, are called to be a welcoming faith community committed to spiritual and moral formation by sharing the Gospel message, actively participating in liturgy and prayer, acting on the call to Christian service, and modeling Christian beliefs and values through words and actions.
We are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment of academic excellence that provides for individual needs while assisting each child in developing his or her God-given talents, gifts, and abilities.
We offer affirmation during times of change, transitions, and growth while supporting and being supported by our families as they continue to grow with their children in wisdom and faith.
We provide an environment that supports peace and tolerance in a troubled world.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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