Our Lady of the Elms

Historic Building/Landmark ; Place of Worship ; School

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