St. Anthony Elementary School
Tel:
(515) 243-1874
- St. Anthony School will provide a quality education program to St. Anthony Parish Community where all are expected to learn.
- That Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes, the model of its faculty, the inspiration of its students.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 381 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,900
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Anthony Elementary School places among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
Year Founded | 1912 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
Total Students | 381 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 55% State avg.: 14% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
Average Class Size | 20 students |
Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki or navy pants with polo shirt) |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,900 |
Tuition Notes | Tuition is based on family participation in St. Anthony Parish. |
% on Financial Aid | 44% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $30 |
Acceptance Rate | 99% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Dr. Joseph F. Cordaro |
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- Des MoinesSt. Augustin Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 290 students
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290 - Des MoinesSt. Joseph Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 250 students
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Des Moines, IA 50317
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250 - Des MoinesSt. Theresa Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 309 students
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Des Moines, IA 50311
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309 - Des MoinesChrist The King School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 297 students
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701 Wall Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
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297 - Des MoinesDes Moines Adventist School(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: K-8 | 40 students
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School Reviews
5 I am sorry I am trying to find a job through this medium. I am from South America, grew up there and went to catholic school there. Spanish is my mother tongue. I am working at King elementary school as a tutor-interpreter in the Spanish language. I give Spanish classes for 21st Century. This will be my 9th year working at the Des Moines Public school. I will like to work at your school teaching Spanish, I am a good teacher even though I have not a degree. My mother and my grandmother were teachers. I was once interviewed at St Anthony and was accepted to work there as a teacher and was ready to start but my car at that time was not adequately ready and missed the opportunity to work with you. I will appreciate if you give me another chance to work at the school. I am leasing a car so not problem about transportation.
Thank you very much,
Rosa Augusta Rodriguez
BCOW (Bilingual Community Oureach Worker)
you can reach me at
rosasep@hotmail.com - Posted by Teacher - rosas |
5 St. Anthony Catholic School is located just south of the Des Moines down town area. Our school is the only Language (Spanish) Immersion school in the Des Moines area. This wonderful program begins in kindergarten and continues through 8th grade. Give your child a gift of being fluent in two languages by the time they are in fifth grade. - Posted by Administrator - jcord |
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