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Our Lady Of Fatima School (Closed 2015)

801 N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
Our Lady of Fatima elementary school was opened in 1949.
The mission of our school is: meet the physical, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of the child; emphasize all areas of learning using methods and attitudes appropriate to the Catholic elementary school; reinforce a positive self-image and self-confidence; develop a child who is aware of the concept of and the need for community; develop a sense of loyalty in the child to his family, church, school, country, and society; develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values which students use to help constructively shape society toward the Christian ideal; and integrate the roles and responsibilities of the principal, teachers, staff, students, parents, guardians, and all other elements of the school within the total faith community of our parish.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Student Body

Total Students
324 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Fatima School?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Fatima School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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