Holy Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Des Moines, IA
2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Des Moines
- The largest Catholic school in Des Moines
In Des Moines, Iowa, Holy Trinity is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 358 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 162 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
- 358
- Teachers
- 28.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 192 girls, 166 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
- Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Trinity whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
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?
Questions about Holy Trinity
What grades does Holy Trinity serve?
Holy Trinity serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Holy Trinity?
About 358 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Holy Trinity?
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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