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St. Edmond Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12

Fort Dodge, IA

2321 6th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Fort Dodge, Iowa, St. Edmond Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 548 students attend, with roughly 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school reports that about 53% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 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–12
Students
548
Teachers
39.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 259 girls, 289 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 53% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 57% of Catholic schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic schools in Iowa.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K109
    K43
    TK12
    153
    251
    356
    435
    542
    640
    741
    825
    945
    1036
    1138
    1231

    Student body

    White87%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races3%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    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 St. Edmond Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Edmond Catholic School

    What grades does St. Edmond Catholic School serve?

    St. Edmond Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend St. Edmond Catholic School?

    About 548 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Edmond 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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