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#79 of 157 private schools in IA
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St Edward School
Elementary School · Waterloo, IA
A private elementary school in Waterloo, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
139 E MITCHELL AVE, Waterloo, IA 50702
- 14:1 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 Edward 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 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,946/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterloo), 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
$59,784
Median home value
$145,800
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50702; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Irving Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Lou Henry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Kittrell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 613 | 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 Edward School is listed in Waterloo, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Edward School
St Edward School is a private elementary school in Waterloo, IA, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Edward School
What grades does St Edward School serve?
St Edward School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend St Edward School?
St Edward School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Edward School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Edward School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Edward School rank in IA?
St Edward School ranks #79 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is St Edward School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Edward School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Edward School a private school?
Yes, St Edward 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 Edward School a religious school?
St Edward School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Black Hawk County
- Phone
- (319) 233-6202
- Area population (ZIP 50702)
- 21,197
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 50702; 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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