St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School

1102 Nw Weigel Dr Ankeny, IA 50023
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • St. Luke The Evangeli Catholic School in Ankeny, IA, serves 243 co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
  • Founded in 2015, the school provides Catholic–oriented elementary and middle school education with a udent–teacher ratio of 14:1.
  • The school employs 18 teachers and has a udent diversity representation of 12 percent.
  • Luke The Evangeli Catholic School is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
  • The school is located near other private education options, including Ankeny Chriian Academy (PK–12) and Cottontail Creek Montessori School (PK–K).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2015

Student Body

Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$4,800 for 1st Child (Parishioner Rate)

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When is the application deadline for St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Polk County, IA is $7,965 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Polk County, IA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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