St. Pius X School
School Notes Overview:
St. Pius X School is a K-8 Catholic educational facility with more than 400 students located in Urbandale, Iowa -- a suburb of Des Moines. At St. Pius X School, is a growing community of students, kindergarten through 8th grade, who work and worship together. We provide for the education of the whole child not only by integrating strong curriculum instruction but also by teaching religious principles as a part of everyday learning. Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, St. Pius X affords students the opportunity for further spiritual growth and the development of moral character. As a result of this philosophy, a child grows strong in the beliefs of the Catholic faith while achieving academic success. Student centered classrooms provide active participation for students through group and individual projects, cooperative learning, paired learning and mini-lab. ...
School Overview:
St. Pius X 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 | 388 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 6% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 41 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 45 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 45 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers | |
This School |
(IA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- St. Pius X School is a K-8 Catholic educational facility with more than 400 students located in Urbandale, Iowa -- a suburb of Des Moines. At St. Pius X School, is a growing community of students, kindergarten through 8th grade, who work and worship together. We provide for the education of the whole child not only by integrating strong curriculum instruction but also by teaching religious principles as a part of everyday learning. Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, St. Pius X affords students the opportunity for further spiritual growth and the development of moral character. As a result of this philosophy, a child grows strong in the beliefs of the Catholic faith while achieving academic success. Student centered classrooms provide active participation for students through group and individual projects, cooperative learning, paired learning and mini-lab.
- Profile last updated: 02/14/2007
In the News:
- 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.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (50322) | School Zip (50322) |
(IA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 32,943 people | 2,926,456 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 50% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $57,297 | $40,736 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.1 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 49 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (50322) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- New Horizons Academy - 31 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Mount Olive Lutheran School - 153 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Holy Trinity - 515 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- St Theresa School - 325 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Child Time - 162 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
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