Very Good
#17 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 10% of private schools
Spalding Catholic School
Elementary School · Alton, IA
A private elementary school in Alton, IA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
908 6TH AVE, Alton, IA 51003
- 5.4:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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Where Spalding Catholic 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,909
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51003; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–6 | 0.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Moc-floyd Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Orange City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 296 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spalding Catholic School is listed in Alton, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Spalding Catholic School
Spalding Catholic School is a private elementary school in Alton, IA, serving approximately 34 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spalding Catholic School
What grades does Spalding Catholic School serve?
Spalding Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Spalding Catholic School?
Spalding Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spalding Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spalding Catholic School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Spalding Catholic School rank in IA?
Spalding Catholic School ranks #17 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Spalding Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spalding Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Spalding Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Spalding Catholic 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 Spalding Catholic School a religious school?
Spalding Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 34
- Gender Split
- 97% M / 3% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sioux County
- Phone
- (712) 756-4532
- Area population (ZIP 51003)
- 1,815
- Area median age
- 34.7
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.
- 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 51003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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