Christ The King School
School Notes Overview:
Christ the King School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Catholic educational facility with more than 200 students. We are located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, an expanding part of the city. Children Christ the King School holds a distinctive place among educational institutions in the Des Moines area by providing high-quality, affordable Catholic education for 50 years. Catholic schools have open enrollment policies and are viable options for both Catholic and non-Catholic children of all races, color and ethnic origins. Christ the King School provides its students with the best possible education within the context of our Catholic faith. We place at the heart of our educational process the person of Jesus Christ as we lead, teach and love by his example. At the core of Christ the King School is a commitment to care for each child’s soul by blending Catholic values and discipline into a quality academic education. Fully accredited by the State of Iowa, our school follows an educational curriculum approved by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. Significant effort is directed toward reading and writing competency, math proficiency, and other areas of scholastic achievement. A full complement and variety of extracurricular and athletic activities also are offered. We believe in a partnership of parents, students and teachers working together to maintain a learning environment that is safe, orderly and nurturing. We are committed to family involvement as an important element of every student’s academic, social and religious development. ...
School Overview:
Christ The King School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Polk County, IA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 197 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 15 students | ||
| Kind - 19 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 23 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Christ the King School is a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, Catholic educational facility with more than 200 students. We are located on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, an expanding part of the city. Children Christ the King School holds a distinctive place among educational institutions in the Des Moines area by providing high-quality, affordable Catholic education for 50 years. Catholic schools have open enrollment policies and are viable options for both Catholic and non-Catholic children of all races, color and ethnic origins. Christ the King School provides its students with the best possible education within the context of our Catholic faith. We place at the heart of our educational process the person of Jesus Christ as we lead, teach and love by his example. At the core of Christ the King School is a commitment to care for each child’s soul by blending Catholic values and discipline into a quality academic education. Fully accredited by the State of Iowa, our school follows an educational curriculum approved by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. Significant effort is directed toward reading and writing competency, math proficiency, and other areas of scholastic achievement. A full complement and variety of extracurricular and athletic activities also are offered. We believe in a partnership of parents, students and teachers working together to maintain a learning environment that is safe, orderly and nurturing. We are committed to family involvement as an important element of every student’s academic, social and religious development.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (50315) | School Zip (50315) |
(IA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,854 people | 2,926,456 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 18% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,457 | $40,736 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 49 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (50315) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 68% / 32% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Lincoln Heights Lutheran School - 14 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- St. Anthony Elementary School - 382 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
- St. Augustin Catholic School - 283 students - 4.5 mi. away - view location
- Holy Family School - 236 students - 4.9 mi. away - view location
- Des Moines Jewish Academy - 34 students - 5.3 mi. away - view location
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