Notre Dame Catholic School

221 2nd Avenue E, Cresco, IA, 52136-0521 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Notre Dame Preschool is designed to promote the development of each child to his or her fullest potential though an educational program permeated with Christian spirit and values. The children who attend our programs are encouraged to develop at their own rate spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of materials and experiences. Our goal is to provide a supportive, loving atmosphere based on Christian values. The programs are organized with some structure and discipline, yet freedom and comfort to develop a positive self-concept. The philosophy of Notre Dame Catholic School is that of our Lord in teaching students with love, patience, consistency, firmness, honesty and understanding. As Jesus does with His parables, teachers share knowledge that will inform students and also encourage them to search for deeper understanding of subject matter and its application to themselves. Through methods and role-modeling, teachers strive to build student self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love. Notre Dame Preschool/Playgroup welcomes everyone without regard to sex, race, religion or ethnic background. Our preschool/playgroup programs comply with the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and are taught by a certified teachers with Early Childhood endorsement. Parents are welcome to observe and work with the program....

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School Overview:

 
Notre Dame Catholic School
School Membership(s) Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
County Howard County, IA
Student Body
Total Students 221 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 3% 8%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 49 students
Kind - 20 students
Grade 1 - 24 students
Grade 2 - 29 students
Grade 3 - 18 students
Grade 4 - 34 students
Grade 5 - 27 students
Grade 6 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 12 teachers
This School
(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Notre Dame Preschool is designed to promote the development of each child to his or her fullest potential though an educational program permeated with Christian spirit and values. The children who attend our programs are encouraged to develop at their own rate spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of materials and experiences. Our goal is to provide a supportive, loving atmosphere based on Christian values. The programs are organized with some structure and discipline, yet freedom and comfort to develop a positive self-concept. The philosophy of Notre Dame Catholic School is that of our Lord in teaching students with love, patience, consistency, firmness, honesty and understanding. As Jesus does with His parables, teachers share knowledge that will inform students and also encourage them to search for deeper understanding of subject matter and its application to themselves. Through methods and role-modeling, teachers strive to build student self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love. Notre Dame Preschool/Playgroup welcomes everyone without regard to sex, race, religion or ethnic background. Our preschool/playgroup programs comply with the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education and are taught by a certified teachers with Early Childhood endorsement. Parents are welcome to observe and work with the program.
  • Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (52136)
School Zip (52136)
(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 6,107 people 2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 22% 22%
Population Average Age 39 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $35,766 $40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.1 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 63 years old 49 years old
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