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#24 of 157 private schools in IA

Top 15% of private schools

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School

Elementary School · Cedar Rapids, IA

A private elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Private

3700 1ST AVE NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

  • Math 85% vs IA 76% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs IA 73% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 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)
B+6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
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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Enrollment142
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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 Proficiency85%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
76%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
73%(2025 ISASP)

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The neighborhood

Where Lasalle Catholic Elementary 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,957/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Rapids), 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

$65,352

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$1,043/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White72.5%
Black14.8%
Hispanic7.0%
Two or More4.2%
Asian1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4K–50.3 mi396Compare →
Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–50.8 mi277Compare →
Van Buren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4K–51.1 mi409Compare →
Maple Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.2 mi527Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School is listed in Cedar Rapids, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Lasalle Catholic Elementary School

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA, serving approximately 142 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lasalle Catholic Elementary School

What grades does Lasalle Catholic Elementary School serve?

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Lasalle Catholic Elementary School?

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Catholic Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Catholic Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Lasalle Catholic Elementary School rank in IA?

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School ranks #24 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is Lasalle Catholic Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lasalle Catholic Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lasalle Catholic Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).

Is Lasalle Catholic Elementary School a private school?

Yes, Lasalle Catholic Elementary 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 Lasalle Catholic Elementary School a religious school?

Lasalle Catholic Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
142
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Linn County
Area population (ZIP 52405)
25,889
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
40.9
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 52405; 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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