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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy
Basic Information
Address: 25-38 80 Street, East Elmhurst, NY 1170
County: Queens
School District: 30
Phone Number: 7184297031
President: Sony Salvador, Board Chair
Principal: Margaret Rogers
School Type: Elementary, grades nursery to 8
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Additional Information
Accreditation: Cognia School of Distinction
Founded: 1950
Organization Affiliation: Diocese of Brooklyn
Ages/Grades: age 3-14/grades nursery to 8
School Setting:
OLFCA is a nursery to grade 8 school located in Queens near LaGuardia Airport. School has a large yard and playground. Building contains cafeteria, library, multipurpose room. School is 4 floors not handicap accessible.
School Schedule: 7:50 AM to 3 PM/7 hours
School days in Calendar Year: 180
School Holidays: Federal plus weeks at Christmas, Easter, and Winter break
Community:
East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights
School Size: 200 students
Classroom Size: 15-20 students
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Tuition:
$5,700 per year plus fees
Financial Aid:
based on income
Curriculum:
School follows the NY State education standards and participates in the NY State ELA, Math, and Science testing programs. School consistently scores well above district and diocese averages. Over 90% of students are on or above grade level.
Percentage of Graduating Class: 100%
Support Services:
School has a full time guidance counselor. Services are provided in ELA and Math through Title 1. Special needs students are welcomed and served through the City Committee on Special Education. Financial aid available upon request and submission of proof of income.
Camp Programs: Yes
After School Programs: Yes
Computer Capabilities:
OLF is a 1:1 device school. Students in Nursery to Grade 2 have individual IPads. Students in grades 3 to 8 have individual Chromebooks. Tests are computer based.
School Championships:
School excels in the Diocese Math Bee. The students receive the top scores in the District on State exams. 8th grade students take the TACHS entrance exam for the Catholic High Schools and have received over $200,000 in scholarship money.
School Clubs:
Soccer, Arts & Crafts, Piano, Guitar, Chess, Choir,
Parking Spaces/Availability:
Staff only
Uniform Guidelines:
Required standard uniform for all students purchased through uniform company or school
Admissions Deadline: To qualify for financial aid family must register and file application before April 30 of the previous school year.
Mission Statement:
Our fundamental mission at Our Lady of Fatima School is to educate the whole person. We are dedicated to excellence and to the spiritual development of our students within the framework of the Sacred Scripture and Tradition of the Catholic Church. We strive to instill in our students a lifelong commitment to learning, Christian values, and community service.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy is committed to:
• Developing socially conscious students with a commitment to peace, justice, and the environment
• Employing creative, effective, and relevant strategies and methodologies for the personal enrichment of each unique student
• Concentrating on current instructional techniques and materials that will enrich and stimulate academic excellence, higher levels of thinking, performance, and achievement in our students
School History: Our Lady of Fatima school building was built in the late 1940's with the school opening around 1950. Throughout its history OLF has served the East Elmhurst/Jackson Heights community. Current students include those whose parents and grandparents attended the school. Alumni share fond memories of classes, activities, and special events.
Programs and Services:
Honor students participate in the National Elementary and National Junior Honor Society. Students with special needs are serviced through the NYC Committee on Special Education. The Music program provides guitar or piano lessons for interested students. The Physical Education program emphasizes fitness and encourages physical activity. The school participates in the NYC Road Runners program.