State of the School

The state of the school information provided below is based on the 2021-2022 school year.
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Academics

Statistics:
  • 41 teachers
  • 24 teacher assistants
  • 62% have at least one master's degree
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Curriculum:
  • 4th-8th new social studies curriculum
  • 4th-8th new science curriculum
  • Goal to create a HAL position for 3rd-4th grade

Assessments:
  • STAR testing (Archdiocesan comparative data), K-1st take the early literacy test and grades 2nd-8th take reading and math
    • 93% K-8 student proficiency rate on state reading benchmarks
    • 92% K-8 student proficiency rate on state math benchmarks
  • ESGI for letter recognition, sight words and number sense
  • A to Z text leveling in grades K-3rd
  • Orleans Hanna algebra readiness assessment for grades 6th and 7th
STAR Early Literacy (K-1st) & Reading (2nd-8th) spring '22
 STAR Math (2nd-8th) spring '22
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PBIS:
Preschool-8th grade utilize the positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework. Students earn HALOs for positive behaviors and are taught common language and school wide expectations for each classroom and common areas of the school building. 

SEL:
Preschool -8th grade have weekly and monthly lessons in social emotional learning (SEL). Calm down kits are in every classroom and students are taught coping skills and techniques to help them focus and regulate their emotions. 

Student Support:
  • An in-house resource program serves students in grades Preschool-8th grade, offering interventions for students in the areas of math and reading
  • Homework room for students in grades 5th-8th
  • Full time school counselor that provides support and weekly guidance lessons
  • Two part time nurses that job share to provide daily health support
  • Teacher assistants in grades preschool-4th


Extracurriculars:
  • Angel Award
    • Grades 5-8 for students demonstrating the Core Values
      • Christ-Centered, Excellence, Service, Community and Leadership
  • 5-8 Honor Roll​
  • 8th Grade Scholarships
    • 30% earn a scholarship to a Catholic/Private High School
  • Art Contests
  • Book Bowl
  • Competitive Athletic Programs
  • Geography Bee
  • Honors Band
  • ​Math Competitions
  • Musical (grades 6-8)
  • MS Electives 
  • Rotary Honor Roll
  • Speech Contest (grades 6-8)
  • Spelling Bee

Financials

Cost of Education:
  • Cost of education per student in '21-'22:  $7221
  • Tuition Rate (Avg)- $3487 (K-8) 
  • Actual 'cost' includes the following: facility upkeep, salaries, insurance & benefits, curriculum costs and teaching supplies.
  • $3734 is the GAP per student. With tuition covering only about 50% of the total cost of education, the GAP is the difference between tuition and the full cost of education. 
  • The '21-'22 contributions provided by the Parish amount to ~54% of funding for the school (tuition + expenses).

Faculty and Support Staff:
  • St. Patrick's starting salary (BA, 1st year) is: $37,306
  • Elkhorn Public starting salary (BA, 1st year) is $38,375
  • A 3% increase to the base salary for contracted teachers for the '22-'23 school year
  • A 5% increase for hourly and salaried personnel for the '22-'23 school year


Funding Sources:
  • Athletic Committee
  • EANS Program Grant (Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools)
  • Grandparents Fund
  • Home & School
  • Men's Club


Technology:
  • ClearTouch panels in all Preschool-8th grade classrooms
  • 1:1 iPads in grades K-3
  • 1:1 laptops in grades 5-8

Faith & Service

Student Faith Formation:
  • All-School adoration
  • Weekly K-4 and 5-8 masses
  • Weekly reconciliation opportunity for 5-8
  • Monthly Priest visits to the K-8 classrooms
  • Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
  • Youth Ministry/Spiritual Guidance for 5-8
  • Stations of the Cross
  • Sacramental preparations & retreats 
  • Mass musicians, vocalists, lectors and servers
  • Ablaze kicks off and closes out the school year in a prayer service
  • Living rosary

Faculty & Support Staff Formation:
  • Evangelical institution with CRUX (small prayer groups) run by faculty leaders
  • Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
  • Staff attend mass together on in-service days
  • Staff serves as EMHC's
  • Annual staff retreat
  • Adoration 
  • Staff day of service in the community


Service Impact:
  • Open Door Mission
  • COPE 
  • EPS (Essential Pregnancy Service) baby bottles
  • Drives: food, cereal, coat and toy
  • Kids Heart Challenge
  • Angel Tree Family Adoption
  • Support of Parish Outreach programs
  • Locks of Love
  • Blood Drive