Sacred Heart School
- Grades: KG-8
- Student Enrollment: 491
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- Address
- 1601 Grand Ave
- West Des Moines, IA 50265
- Phone
- (515) 223-1284
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School Description
Sacred Heart School enrolls 491 elementary school students from grades KG-8. It is located in West Des Moines, IA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $54,139.
School Operational Details
- Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center
School Days and Hours
- School Days Per Year: 175Note: Kindergarten Operates Five Days Per Week
- School Hours Per Day: 7Note: Kindergarten Operates on a Full Day Schedule
School Religious Orientation
- Roman CatholicDiocese of Des Moines, IA
School Associations
- National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 491
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.4Full-Time Teachers: 30Part-Time Teachers: 1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.2
- Percent Minority Students: 11.0%
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 248 (50.5%)
- Females: 243 (49.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 2 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 22 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 6.1% |
| White | 437 | 89.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 56 | 11.4% |
| 1st Grade | 52 | 10.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 56 | 11.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 55 | 11.2% |
| 4th Grade | 56 | 11.4% |
| 5th Grade | 52 | 10.6% |
| 6th Grade | 56 | 11.4% |
| 7th Grade | 56 | 11.4% |
| 8th Grade | 52 | 10.6% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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