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St Cecilia Elementary School

2900 Hoover Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010-0500 -

School Notes Overview:

Saint Cecilia School offers residents of the Ames area an opportunity for Catholic education. Students from preschool through grade five are given the opportunity to study, pray, and play in an atmosphere that nurtures Christian love and acceptance. Faculty, staff, parents, and parishioners unite to provide students with an excellent academic background that promotes each student's positive self image and develops each student's intellectual and social potential. All programs at the school are enhanced by parent, parish, and community volunteers. These friends of the school contribute greatly to the total program. Sharing faith and growing in the love of Jesus Christ and of one another are essential activities at Saint Cecilia School. Students prepare and participate in liturgies and join in prayerful classroom experiences. In addition to studying the Bible and celebrating special days of the liturgical calendar, students take on special projects, such as visiting residents in nursing homes and collecting food, toys, and clothing for special occasions and community needs. All students receive religious instruction in Catholic faith and values. Academic achievement is extremely important at Saint Cecilia School. Current textbooks, reference books, computers, and audio-visual equipment are used. Specialized teachers in art, music, physical education, guidance, computers, and library skills strengthen the curriculum. Parish policy states that no child wishing admittance will be turned away for financial reasons. Students from families registered as members of Saint Cecilia Parish are given priority admittance. If space allows, other area Catholic or non-Catholic students are welcomed. Buses transport students to and from school....

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School Overview:

	St Cecilia Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Story County, IA
Student Body
Total Students	198 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	8%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 37 students
	Kind - 26 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 27 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 26 students
	Grade 5 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:25	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Saint Cecilia School offers residents of the Ames area an opportunity for Catholic education. Students from preschool through grade five are given the opportunity to study, pray, and play in an atmosphere that nurtures Christian love and acceptance. Faculty, staff, parents, and parishioners unite to provide students with an excellent academic background that promotes each student's positive self image and develops each student's intellectual and social potential. All programs at the school are enhanced by parent, parish, and community volunteers. These friends of the school contribute greatly to the total program. Sharing faith and growing in the love of Jesus Christ and of one another are essential activities at Saint Cecilia School. Students prepare and participate in liturgies and join in prayerful classroom experiences. In addition to studying the Bible and celebrating special days of the liturgical calendar, students take on special projects, such as visiting residents in nursing homes and collecting food, toys, and clothing for special occasions and community needs. All students receive religious instruction in Catholic faith and values. Academic achievement is extremely important at Saint Cecilia School. Current textbooks, reference books, computers, and audio-visual equipment are used. Specialized teachers in art, music, physical education, guidance, computers, and library skills strengthen the curriculum. Parish policy states that no child wishing admittance will be turned away for financial reasons. Students from families registered as members of Saint Cecilia Parish are given priority admittance. If space allows, other area Catholic or non-Catholic students are welcomed. Buses transport students to and from school.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (50010)	School Zip (50010)	(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	24,991 people	2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	59%	22%
Population Average Age	31 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$37,511	$40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	40 years old	49 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	70% / 30%