Pella Christian Grade School vs. Lourdes Catholic School
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Overview
Pella Christian Grade School is a wonderful place for students to develop their God-given gifts for a life of service in God's kingdom.
Our school strives to teach about our world from a Biblical perspective.
Pella Christian Grade School offers a Spanish Immersion option for children in preschool through eighth grade. Spanish Immersion helps children become bilingual, as students learn all core subjects in Spanish.
Playing, working, and praising God together, students are expected to accomplish academic goals, to respect authority and each other, and increase in their love for their Creator and His world.
God continues to bless our school with committed teachers, talented volunteers, and financial gifts.
Explore our website to learn more about our school.
The school's mission statement is "Proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all spheres of life and learning, Pella Christian Grade School, together with the parents, provides excellent academic training rooted in God's infallible Word, challenging students to develop their individual God-given gifts for a life of service in God's kingdom."
Lourdes Catholic School strives to provide a faith-filled and outstanding learning environment where each student is encouraged to put his/her faith into action, to develop skills for a successful life, and to achieve his/her personal best.
In addition to the core subjects, students attend computer, music, art, library, Spanish, and physical education classes.
Students annually present a Christmas and Spring program. Students participate in mathematics contests, literary contests, Robotics programs, and parent-supervised scouting and sporting programs which include volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading.
Lourdes Catholic School also has intramural programs, one for grades K-4 and one for grades 5-8.
Other extracurricular activities include school newspaper, choir, band, mock trial, student council, academic club, Battle of the Books, debate, chess club, ski club, drama club, math counts, and math bee.
Students also go on local and out-of-town study trips.
Both faculty and students in true ecumenical spirit welcome all students into the Christian educational community of the school.
Lourdes Catholic School admits students of any sex, race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded to the students of the school.
Certificates of birth and baptism, as well as health records, are requested at the time of registration. Iowa law requires up-to-date immunizations prior to entry into school.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 1993-1994
Yes, selected in 2000-2001-2002-2003
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, ESL, Reading and Math Support Services
Level I - Mild Learning differences
Year Founded
1912
1919
Students Body
Total Students
549 students
377 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
32
Pre-K Students
90
108
Kindergarten Students
50
29
Grade 1 Students
61
31
Grade 2 Students
48
23
Grade 3 Students
54
33
Grade 4 Students
46
23
Grade 5 Students
40
24
Grade 6 Students
58
22
Grade 7 Students
41
27
Grade 8 Students
61
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
10%
Average Class Size
19
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(tan or navy bottoms, girls plaid)
(tan or navy bottoms, girls plaid)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$9,000
$6,200
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance available, include Iowa Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) of over $7,600 per student.
discounted tuition for active parishioners of local Catholic churches.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
25%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
95%
Admissions Director
Teresa Ulferts
Jennifer Alongi
Admissions Associate
n/a
Jennifer VandeVoorde
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
9
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Clay Target Shooting, Discipleship Groups, LEGO Club, Marching Band, MathCounts, Middle School House Groups, Theater Troupe
Band, Chess Club, Choir, Mock Trial, Robotics Team, School Play, Scouts, Ski Club, Variety Show