The State of Ascension School Address 2010

2010 Census Year in U.S. Ascension parish recently conducted a census as our own country stood up to be counted this year. The question we ask… What has changed about Ascension School in the past 10 years?

Notes about these statistics... National Averages of Catholic Elementary Schools in the United States are taken from the following source: United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing

2000*424 Students *Largest enrollment since Students Ave. Enrollment past 25 yrs is th in Miami Valley of 17 schools Students

2001 Gr % Gr % Gr % Gr % % 79.5% 85.0% 80.8% Academic Performance Total Performance on Terra Nova Standardized Tests in Reading. Language & Math where 50 percentile is the national average.

2001 Archdiocese Gr Ascension Gr Archdiocese Gr Ascension Gr Writing Sample Performance Performance on the Archdiocesan Writing Sample based on an 8 point scale.

20007 students (2 %) students (10%) 29.8% - National Average United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing Ethnic Diversity

Students (5.8 %) Students (6.2%) Special Needs Special needs served at Ascension range from specific learning disabilities to hearing impairment to speech articulation and processing to mild developmental delays.

20000 Students (0%) Students (10.3%) Pupils Receiving Title 1 Services in Reading & Math Services for Dayton resident students at Ascension began in Title 1 is federally funded. Prior to 2007 these funds were declined because so few students qualified academically or economically at Ascension.

Students (5%) Students (21%) Students Under Poverty Rate The guideline for low income eligibility for a family of 4 in is an annual family income of $40,793 or less.

2000 Kettering36% Dayton21% Beavercreek35% Other 8% % 33% 36% 9% Demographics - Residency

student 0.2% students 5.8% Non-Catholic Students 14.5 % - National Average United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing

students 0% * Program Began students 21% * 54 (68%) are Catholic parish members Ohio Educational Choice

2000 $20,545 - Yr 1 salary $30,640 - Yr 10 w MA 2010 $25,987 - Yr 1 salary $37,265 - Yr 10 w MA  Ascension School is at Column 1 (of 3) of the Archdiocesan Recommended Salary Schedule, which is roughly 2/3 the rate of neighboring public school salaries. Teacher Salary

: 1 Teacher : 1 Teacher 14:1 – National Average United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing Student : Teacher Ratio

2000 $1,240 1 st child tuition $2,480 for NC & NP 2010 $2,540 1 st child tuition $4,300 for NC & NP $3,363 - National Average United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing Tuition

2000 $1,054,490 School Budget $2,972 Cost per pupil 2010 $1,524,894 School Budget $4,110 Cost per pupil $5,436 - National Average CPP United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools The Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing Budget & Cost Per Pupil

2000 Parish55% Tuition37% Other 8% 2010 *29% *62% 9% Support Ratios * Ascension Parish now supports close to $40,000 in annual tuition assistance through the Education Ascension Fund amounting to 2.6% of the tuition.

2000 $2,810 (6 students) $2,480 (from PACE) 2010 $32,770 (44 students) Additional Aid to Families: $21,848 (from other sources - PACE, Dayton Foundation) Tuition Assistance

 School Remodeling $500,000  Accreditation  Technology 1:5 ratio Computer to Student Automated Media Center School management for: Attendance, Grades, Student Data In past 10 years

 School Safety improvements  Full Day Kindergarten  Co-Curricular activities added  Playground improvements  More attention to special needs students through RTI (Response to Intervention)  Extended Care w/YMCA on site In past 10 years

Now leading to the Future…  More time and cost intensive commitment on the part of teachers and parents  Collaboration with cluster schools

In summary in 2010…  Ascension School has gradually fewer students who are more diverse than in the past.  Ascension students are performing better than 10 years ago and better than the average archdiocesan student.  Ascension School is serving the individual needs of students more strongly through volunteer, state and federal services, supporting the efforts of our dedicated teachers who see their work as a ministry.  Tuition has been rising and the financing of Ascension School is a growing challenge with a leveling off in parish support.

Ascension Catholic School in Kettering, Ohio Rated Amazing with Distinction 2010