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#143 of 157 private schools in IA
St Edmond Catholic School
School · Fort Dodge, IA
A private school in Fort Dodge, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2321 6TH AVE N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
- 12.4:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Edmond 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Dodge), 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
$66,130
Median home value
$139,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50501; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmond Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Edmond Catholic School is listed in Fort Dodge, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Edmond Catholic School
St Edmond Catholic School is a private school in Fort Dodge, IA, serving approximately 548 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #143 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Edmond Catholic School
What grades does St Edmond Catholic School serve?
St Edmond Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St Edmond Catholic School?
St Edmond Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Edmond Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Edmond Catholic School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Edmond Catholic School rank in IA?
St Edmond Catholic School ranks #143 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Edmond Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Edmond Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Edmond Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Edmond 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 St Edmond Catholic School a religious school?
St Edmond Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Webster County
- Phone
- (515) 408-0416
- Area population (ZIP 50501)
- 28,633
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 50501; 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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