Sacred Heart School
1601 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA, 50265-0502 - View a map of this school Map
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Sacred Heart School
School Level Elementary 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 532 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( IA ) Elementary 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 ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 1:13
*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
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
 
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
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 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 29 years old 49 years old
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