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Des Moines Christian School

13007 Douglas Parkway, Urbandale, IA, 50323-0503 -

School Notes Overview:

Des Moines Christian School mission is equipping the next generation to think, discern and act through Biblically-directed, Christ-centered education. Our vision is to lead the education of the growing Christ-centered community of learners through proven strategies and toward innovative initiatives. ...

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School Overview:

	Des Moines Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Polk County, IA
Student Body
Total Students	819 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	5%	9%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 150 students
	Kind - 55 students
	Grade 1 - 50 students
	Grade 2 - 50 students
	Grade 3 - 50 students
	Grade 4 - 50 students
	Grade 5 - 53 students
	Grade 6 - 50 students
	Grade 7 - 75 students
	Grade 8 - 46 students
	Grade 9 - 55 students
	Grade 10 - 50 students
	Grade 11 - 45 students
	Grade 12 - 40 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	51 teachers
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Des Moines Christian School mission is equipping the next generation to think, discern and act through Biblically-directed, Christ-centered education. Our vision is to lead the education of the growing Christ-centered community of learners through proven strategies and toward innovative initiatives.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

In the News:

CCS discusses the future Tuesday (The Fort Dodge Messenger)
posted on October 14, 2009 at 04:15:00 am
Community Christian School has big plans for its future. The school, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in April, is housed in the basement of First Evangelical Free Church, 3058 10th Ave. N. The school has also been sponsored by the church, although CCS students represent 25 congregations from several area communities.
Trinity of school directors promotes Christian education (The Des Moines Register)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 09:15:28 am
Leaders of four Des Moines-area Christian schools have forged ties to work together to promote their schools and reach out to prospective parents.
High temperatures trigger strong storms (The Des Moines Register)
posted on June 24, 2009 at 09:13:16 am
Heat: D.M. hits three-year high of 97, then falls to 72

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (50323)	School Zip (50323)	(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	957 people	2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	66%	22%
Population Average Age	33 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$132,982	$40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	9.1 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	11 years old	49 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	100% / 0%	70% / 30%