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St. Francis Of Assisi School

7075 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, IA, 50266-0502 -

School Notes Overview:

At St. Francis of Assisi School, we promote the spiritual and academic growth of our students in a manner designed to uphold the charisma and spirit of St. Francis. We honor his simple spirit, his love of brother/sisterhood, and his awareness of God's Presence in all creatures. St. Francis of Assisi School provides for the education of the whole child by integrating religious principles into its learning curriculum. Students grow both in their Catholic faith and beliefs, as well as academically, in a nurturing and safe environment. At St. Francis of Assisi School, we believe that parents and families are the primary educators of their children, and we support the work of families to develop and nurture Catholic values. As in the home, St. Francis fosters a loving, Christian atmosphere in which students can excel. Academic excellence is a goal of St. Francis of Assisi School and is achieved by focusing on the special learning needs of each student. Our beliefs in quality education and varied learning opportunities allow each child to develop to his or her full potential. ...

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School Overview:

	St. Francis Of Assisi School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 7
County	Dallas County, IA
Student Body
Total Students	500 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	4%	8%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 75 students
	Grade 1 - 75 students
	Grade 2 - 75 students
	Grade 3 - 75 students
	Grade 4 - 75 students
	Grade 6 - 75 students
	Grade 7 - 50 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	31 teachers
	This School	(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:18	* 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:

At St. Francis of Assisi School, we promote the spiritual and academic growth of our students in a manner designed to uphold the charisma and spirit of St. Francis. We honor his simple spirit, his love of brother/sisterhood, and his awareness of God's Presence in all creatures. St. Francis of Assisi School provides for the education of the whole child by integrating religious principles into its learning curriculum. Students grow both in their Catholic faith and beliefs, as well as academically, in a nurturing and safe environment. At St. Francis of Assisi School, we believe that parents and families are the primary educators of their children, and we support the work of families to develop and nurture Catholic values. As in the home, St. Francis fosters a loving, Christian atmosphere in which students can excel. Academic excellence is a goal of St. Francis of Assisi School and is achieved by focusing on the special learning needs of each student. Our beliefs in quality education and varied learning opportunities allow each child to develop to his or her full potential.
Profile last updated: 02/14/2007

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Mock trial competition begins today (The Des Moines Register)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 10:36:36 am
Thirty-two teams of up to 10 students will compete today in the 2009 Middle School Mock Trial State Tournament at the Polk County Convention Complex.
Well done in West Des Moines and Waukee (The Des Moines Register)
posted on September 22, 2009 at 02:10:51 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (50266)	School Zip (50266)	(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	16,738 people	2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	22%
Population Average Age	31 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$54,410	$40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	19 years old	49 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	57% / 43%	70% / 30%