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#97 of 157 private schools in IA
Christ the King School
Elementary School · Des Moines, IA
A private elementary school in Des Moines, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
701 WALL AVE, Des Moines, IA 50315
- Math 62% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Christ the King School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,036
Median home value
$164,000
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK | 0.4 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Morris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| South Union Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Christ the King School is listed in Des Moines, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Christ the King School
Christ the King School is a private elementary school in Des Moines, IA, serving approximately 172 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christ the King School
What grades does Christ the King School serve?
Christ the King School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Christ the King School?
Christ the King School has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christ the King School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christ the King School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Christ the King School rank in IA?
Christ the King School ranks #97 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Christ the King School's MySchoolScout rating?
Christ the King School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christ the King School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christ the King School has 62% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Christ the King School a private school?
Yes, Christ the King School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Christ the King School a religious school?
Christ the King School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 285-3349
- Area population (ZIP 50315)
- 35,349
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50315; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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