Sacred Heart School

1601 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50265-0502 - View a map of this schoolMap

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. ...

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School Overview:

 
Sacred Heart School
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.
% 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.
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

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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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Zipcode (50265)


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