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Lourdes Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bettendorf, IA

1453 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Overall grade: A-

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Bettendorf
  • Serving families in Bettendorf since at least 2011

In Bettendorf, Iowa, Lourdes Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 252 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Davenport. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 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
252
Teachers
21 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12
Boys and girls
Coed · 127 girls, 125 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 67 Catholic elementary schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    253’11–12256’13–14227’15–16226’17–18230’19–20236’21–22252’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K80
    K47
    123
    233
    332
    418
    531
    619
    727
    822

    Student body

    White78%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Two or more races5%
    Black2%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    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 Lourdes 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 Lourdes Catholic School

    What grades does Lourdes Catholic School serve?

    Lourdes Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Lourdes Catholic School?

    About 252 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Lourdes 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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