Sacred Heart School vs. St. Francis Of Assisi School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sacred Heart School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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St. Francis Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
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Overview
Sacred Heart School is a a faith-based school with excellent academic standards located in West Des Moines, Iowa.
We believe as parents, you are the primary educators of your children and that we are partners with parents in the educational process.
We strive to provide a warm, caring environment where children will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum regardless of learning rate or style.
Sacred Heart School is a great place to grow academically, spiritually, and socially.
Building on the foundation of Catholic values established in the home, Sacred Heart provides further development in spiritual growth and moral character.
We believe in educating the whole child by integrating strong curriculum and instruction and by teaching religious principles in everyday learning.
We integrate faith and values into all that we do.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2014-2020
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
18
Students Body
Total Students
594 students
638 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
-
Kindergarten Students
77
68
Grade 1 Students
56
76
Grade 2 Students
57
67
Grade 3 Students
46
78
Grade 4 Students
52
67
Grade 5 Students
75
64
Grade 6 Students
51
65
Grade 7 Students
60
84
Grade 8 Students
55
69
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Average Class Size
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22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:20
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Khaki pants and collared shirt )
(Khaki pants and collared shirt )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$3,927
Tuition Notes
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This is the cost for 1 child that is a member of our parish.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$1,200
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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4