Mission Statement:
Our Lady of the Elms School, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition, educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly, and serve compassionately.
Tradition:
St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, as we are often called, to seek and preach truth—the truth that sets us free and leads to abundant life. Dominican women and men have a passion for truth that must find voice. Four ... view more »
Mission Statement:
Our Lady of the Elms School, an independent, Catholic school rooted in the Dominican tradition, educates girls and young women to listen openly, evaluate wisely, speak bravely, lead justly, and serve compassionately.
Tradition:
St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers, or Dominicans, as we are often called, to seek and preach truth—the truth that sets us free and leads to abundant life. Dominican women and men have a passion for truth that must find voice. Four threads—prayer, study, community, and ministry (preaching)—are so woven together to form the fabric of Dominican life that to pull out one thread is to unravel the whole: Catholic education in the Dominican tradition is to be formed through study and prayer, shared in community. Dominican education recognizes the value of diversity with respect for and of one another. At the Elms we believe that each person grows because of the sharing of the different faith traditions. Our course of studies include not only basic academic courses but also emphasizes justice for all, service to the less fortunate and building peace while pursuing truth and finding one’s voice so the young women who leave the Elms can take their place in the community, their church, and the world.
ELMS AT A GLANCE
General Information:
- Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of St. Dominic (now the Dominican Sisters of Peace)
- Member of a network of Dominican schools with schools and affiliates in the US
- All-girls, grades 1-12; coeducational pre-kindergarten and kindergarten drawing students from throughout Northeast Ohio
- Independent college preparatory day school
- Elementary school awarded the 2012 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award by the United States Department of Education
- School hours: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Team name: Panthers
- Colors: black and white
- Mascot: Elmer the Panther
Campus
- 33 acre campus in the historic heart of Akron, OH
- 16-acre athletic complex with two soccer fields, six tennis courts, two softball fields, and a track
- High-tech science and computer labs
- Library and virtual library access
- Gymnasium and locker rooms
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Contemporary dance studio
- Modern theater
- Chapel
2016 Graduates
- Class of 38 students
- One hundred percent of graduates were accepted at four year colleges and universities
- Two National Merit Finalists and one Commended Student
- Graduates earned $7.1 million in merit scholarships
- The class earned 165 acceptances at 70 colleges and universities
- Sixty-three percent of graduates earned a 3.5 overall GPA
- Graduates completed 4,500 hours of community service
Faculty
- Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
- More than 60% hold at least a master’s degree
- More than 1/3 has been at the Elms longer than 10 years
- 100% of faculty participates in professional development workshops and conferences
Accreditations and Affiliations
- Ohio Department of Education
- AdvanED
- Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
- State of Ohio College Preparatory School Charter
- Dominican Association of Secondary Schools
- National Catholic Education Association
- Crown Point Ecology Center
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