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Emmetsburg Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Emmetsburg, IA

1903 Broadway St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Iowa
  • Serving families in Emmetsburg since at least 2011

Emmetsburg Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Emmetsburg, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 78 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 173 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–8
Students
78
Teachers
8.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 45 girls, 33 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    78’11–1293’13–1497’15–1699’17–1896’19–2079’21–2278’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K10
    113
    26
    35
    413
    54
    68
    79
    810

    Student body

    White90%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    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 Emmetsburg Catholic School 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 Emmetsburg Catholic School

    What grades does Emmetsburg Catholic School serve?

    Emmetsburg Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Emmetsburg Catholic School?

    About 78 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Emmetsburg Catholic School?

    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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