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#69 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 43% of private schools
St Anthony Elementary School
Elementary School · Des Moines, IA
A private elementary school in Des Moines, IA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
16 COLUMBUS AVE, Des Moines, IA 50315
- 12.9:1 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 St Anthony 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Howe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Park Ave Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 408 | 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.
St Anthony Elementary School is listed in Des Moines, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Anthony Elementary School
St Anthony Elementary School is a private elementary school in Des Moines, IA, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Anthony Elementary School
What grades does St Anthony Elementary School serve?
St Anthony Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Anthony Elementary School?
St Anthony Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Anthony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Anthony Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Anthony Elementary School rank in IA?
St Anthony Elementary School ranks #69 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Anthony Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Anthony Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Anthony Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Anthony 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 St Anthony Elementary School a religious school?
St Anthony Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 243-1874
- 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.
- 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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