St. Patrick Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Sheldon, IA
1020 4th Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Iowa
- Serving families in Sheldon since at least 2011
In Sheldon, Iowa, St. Patrick Elementary School is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 46 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Sioux City. The school day runs about 7 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–8
- Students
- 46
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Sioux City
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic elementary schools in Iowa (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students 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 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. Patrick 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. Patrick Elementary School
What grades does St. Patrick Elementary School serve?
St. Patrick Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Patrick Elementary School?
About 46 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Patrick 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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