Sacred Heart School
School Notes Overview:
Sacred Heart School is a a faith-based school with excellent academic standards located in West Des Moines, Iowa. We believe as parents, you are the primary educators of your children and that we are partners with parents in the educational process. We strive to provide a warm, caring environment where children will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum regardless of learning rate or style. Sacred Heart School is a great place to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, Sacred Heart provides further development in spiritual growth and moral character. We believe in educating the whole child by integrating strong curriculum and instruction and by teaching religious principles in everyday learning. We integrate faith and values into all that we do. ...
School Overview:
Sacred Heart School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Polk County, IA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 522 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 56 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 75 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 56 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 55 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 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 | 179 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Sacred Heart School is a a faith-based school with excellent academic standards located in West Des Moines, Iowa. We believe as parents, you are the primary educators of your children and that we are partners with parents in the educational process. We strive to provide a warm, caring environment where children will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum regardless of learning rate or style. Sacred Heart School is a great place to grow academically, spiritually, and socially. Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, Sacred Heart provides further development in spiritual growth and moral character. We believe in educating the whole child by integrating strong curriculum and instruction and by teaching religious principles in everyday learning. We integrate faith and values into all that we do.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
In the News:
- Veterans Day Activities (The Globe Gazette)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:35:46 pm
MASON CITY The Mason City Veterans Memorial Association will hold Veterans Day activities beginning at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Central Park. - North Iowa communities plan Veterans Day ceremonies (The Globe Gazette)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 06:46:55 am
MASON CITY The Mason City Veterans Memorial Association will hold Veterans Day activities beginning at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Central Park. - MAGR Investments asks city to rezone Stilwell area (The Des Moines Register)
posted on August 14, 2009 at 09:18:44 am
Pitched opposition to a convenience store and "neighborhood center" near Stilwell Junior High School in West Des Moines has failed to kill the project. - Odyssey opens Sacred Heart students’ minds (The Des Moines Register)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 09:06:06 am
From trading pins with international students to participating in opening ceremonies, students on the Sacred Heart teams that participated in the Odyssey of the Mind world finals said they had fun while challenging their problem-solving skills. - Students Working To Provide Comfort To Alzheimer's Patients (WHO-TV 13 Des Moines)
posted on April 15, 2009 at 09:35:33 pm
A group of metro third graders is studying an important topic this semester. Two classes at Sacred Heart School in West Des Moines are learning about helping others.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (50265) | School Zip (50265) |
(IA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 30,269 people | 2,926,456 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 54% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $54,629 | $40,736 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 30 years old | 49 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 70% / 30% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Sayre Montessori School - 55 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Shepherd's Flock Early Learning Center - 210 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Early Education Center - 76 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Children's House - 47 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- St Theresa School - 325 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
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