Address & Contact

St. Marys Catholic Elementary School

114 Queens Road

St. Marys, PA 15857

Ph: 814.834.4169

Fax: 814.834.7830

Principal: Mrs. Debbie Slay (slayd@eccss.org)

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Rebecca Bolitiski (bolitiskir@eccss.org)

Elementary School Times

• 8:30 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
• Doors open at 8:05 a.m.

Report Cards

Report cards are issued four times each school year, providing families with regular updates on academic progress. Kindergarten report cards are issued 3 times per year.

Average Class Size

17:1 student to teacher ratio

Transportation

Busing is free for students who live at least one mile from the elementary school.

Clubs Program

Before- and after-school clubs for students enrolled at SMCES are available daily for a nominal fee.

General Information

St. Marys Catholic Elementary School (SMCES), a proud member of the Elk County Catholic School System, provides a welcoming, faith-filled environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. With dedicated teachers, small class sizes, strong academics, and enriching opportunities, SMCES helps each child build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Learning extends beyond the traditional classroom through hands-on STREAM experiences, our daily Targeted Learning Centers, technology integration, and our greenhouse for outdoor learning. Rooted in Catholic values, our school is a place where students are known, supported, and inspired to become confident learners, caring classmates, and faithful members of their community.

Student Support and Services

• Inclusion Program
• Title I Reading
•  Act 89 Math
• Targeted Learning Centers
• Enrichment
• Classroom differentiation and accommodations
• School Counseling/Mental Health Counseling
• Speech Therapy
• Friendzy Program (Social-Emotional Learning)

Academic Information

Class Size Policy 

Recognizing that students’ needs vary, our school does everything possible to limit class size to

• 20 or fewer in the primary grades (K – 2)
• 25 or fewer in the intermediate grades (3 – 5)

Testing

• NWEA MAP K – 5th
• ACRE Religion 5th

Technology

Technology is thoughtfully integrated into the learning experience at SMCES to enhance instruction, build essential digital skills, and support student success. Students in grades 4–5 are each equipped with a Chromebook, while students in grades 1–3 have access to 1:1 iPads. Kindergarten and preschool classrooms also have access to shared technology carts, allowing even our youngest learners to benefit from age-appropriate digital learning experiences.

Students are taught how to use technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully. Teachers help students develop strong digital citizenship skills, including caring for devices, making safe choices online, protecting personal information, and using technology as a positive tool for learning and communication.

Technology is also used to strengthen core academic skills. Through carefully selected educational programs and digital resources, students receive additional practice and individualized learning opportunities in areas such as reading and mathematics. These tools allow teachers to reinforce classroom instruction, target specific skills, monitor student progress, and provide meaningful practice that meets students at their individual level.