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Cathedral Dual Language Academy

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4

Sioux City, IA

1000 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA 51105

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • B-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic schools in Iowa

Cathedral Dual Language Academy is a Catholic parish school in Sioux City, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 4th grade. It has about 67 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
67
Teachers
6.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 30 girls, 37 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (10 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K19
    113
    219
    311
    45

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino73%
    White21%
    Two or more races4%
    Black1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cathedral Dual Language Academy whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Cathedral Dual Language Academy

    What grades does Cathedral Dual Language Academy serve?

    Cathedral Dual Language Academy serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Cathedral Dual Language Academy?

    About 67 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cathedral Dual Language Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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