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St. Cecilia Elementary School

2900 Hoover Ave Ames, IA 50010

Tel: (515) 232-5290

school.stceciliaparish.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 151 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 151 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Cecilia Elementary School
Pre-K	22
Kind	20
1	21
2	22
3	24
4	18
5	24

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Year Founded

1925

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Student Body

Total Students

151 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Saint Cecilia School offers residents of the Ames area an opportunity for Catholic education.
Students from preschool through grade five are given the opportunity to study, pray, and play in an atmosphere that nurtures Christian love and acceptance.
Faculty, staff, parents, and parishioners unite to provide students with an excellent academic background that promotes each student's positive self image and develops each student's intellectual and social potential.
All programs at the school are enhanced by parent, parish, and community volunteers.
These friends of the school contribute greatly to the total program.
Sharing faith and growing in the love of Jesus Christ and of one another are essential activities at Saint Cecilia School.
Students prepare and participate in liturgies and join in prayerful classroom experiences.
In addition to studying the Bible and celebrating special days of the liturgical calendar, students take on special projects, such as visiting residents in nursing homes and collecting food, toys, and clothing for special occasions and community needs.
All students receive religious instruction in Catholic faith and values.
Academic achievement is extremely important at Saint Cecilia School.
Current textbooks, reference books, computers, and audio-visual equipment are used.
Specialized teachers in art, music, physical education, guidance, computers, and library skills strengthen the curriculum.
Parish policy states that no child wishing admittance will be turned away for financial reasons.
Students from families registered as members of Saint Cecilia Parish are given priority admittance.
If space allows, other area Catholic or non-Catholic students are welcomed.
Buses transport students to and from school.

Saint Cecilia School offers residents of the Ames area an opportunity for Catholic education. Students from preschool through grade five are given the opportunity to study, pray, and play in an atmosphere that nurtures Christian love and acceptance. Faculty, staff, parents, and parishioners unite to provide students with an excellent academic background that promotes each student's positive self image and develops each student's intellectual and social potential. All programs at the school are enhanced by parent, parish, and community volunteers. These friends of the school contribute greatly to the total program. Sharing faith and growing in the love of Jesus Christ and of one another are essential activities at Saint Cecilia School. Students prepare and participate in liturgies and join in prayerful classroom experiences. In addition to studying the Bible and celebrating special days of the liturgical calendar, students take on special projects, such as visiting residents in nursing homes and collecting food, toys, and clothing for special occasions and community needs. All students receive religious instruction in Catholic faith and values. Academic achievement is extremely important at Saint Cecilia School. Current textbooks, reference books, computers, and audio-visual equipment are used. Specialized teachers in art, music, physical education, guidance, computers, and library skills strengthen the curriculum. Parish policy states that no child wishing admittance will be turned away for financial reasons. Students from families registered as members of Saint Cecilia Parish are given priority admittance. If space allows, other area Catholic or non-Catholic students are welcomed. Buses transport students to and from school.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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