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#110 of 157 private schools in IA

Immaculate Conception School

Elementary School · Charles City, IA

A private elementary school in Charles City, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

1203 CLARK ST, Charles City, IA 50616

  • Math 80% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 86% vs IA 75% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,231.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment156
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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.

Math Proficiency80%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency86%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
75%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Immaculate Conception 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 75Very Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,156/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charles City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,226

Median home value

$135,000

Median rent

$628/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.3%
Asian7.7%
Black4.5%
Hispanic4.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.42–40.5 mi299Compare →
Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–11.0 mi250Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Immaculate Conception School is listed in Charles City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immaculate Conception School

Immaculate Conception School is a private elementary school in Charles City, IA, serving approximately 156 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immaculate Conception School

What grades does Immaculate Conception School serve?

Immaculate Conception School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Immaculate Conception School?

Immaculate Conception School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception School?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Conception School rank in IA?

Immaculate Conception School ranks #110 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Immaculate Conception School's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Conception School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Immaculate Conception School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Immaculate Conception School has 80% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Immaculate Conception School a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Conception 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 Immaculate Conception School a religious school?

Immaculate Conception School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
156
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Floyd County
Area population (ZIP 50616)
9,419
Area average commute
16.9 min
Area median age
45.8
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 50616; 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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