St. Theresa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Des Moines, IA
5810 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Des Moines since at least 2011
St. Theresa Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Des Moines, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 221 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Des Moines. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 171 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
- 221
- Teachers
- 16.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 116 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Des Moines
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger 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
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. Theresa Catholic 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. Theresa Catholic School
What grades does St. Theresa Catholic School serve?
St. Theresa Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Theresa Catholic School?
About 221 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Theresa 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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