St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Des Moines, IA
2107 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Des Moines since at least 2011
In Des Moines, Iowa, St. Joseph Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 201 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 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
- 201
- Teachers
- 15.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 90 girls, 111 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% 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
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. Joseph 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. Joseph Elementary School
What grades does St. Joseph Elementary School serve?
St. Joseph Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Joseph Elementary School?
About 201 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Joseph 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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