St. Cecilia Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Ames, IA
2900 Hoover Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Iowa
St. Cecilia Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Ames, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 115 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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–6
- Students
- 115
- Teachers
- 11.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 66 girls, 49 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Dubuque
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 66% 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 2011–12.
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 St. Cecilia Elementary School 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 St. Cecilia Elementary School
What grades does St. Cecilia Elementary School serve?
St. Cecilia Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend St. Cecilia Elementary School?
About 115 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Cecilia Elementary 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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