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St Joseph Catholic School

Elementary School

417 6TH AVE, De Witt, IA 52742

Private

Enrollment

150

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

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#93 of 157

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St Joseph Catholic School

6.0/10

Elementary School in De Witt · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Current school2024 Review details

Ekstrand Elementary School

8.0/10

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7.5/10

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About St Joseph Catholic School

St Joseph Catholic School is a private elementary school in De Witt, IA. St Joseph Catholic School serves approximately 150 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 157 private schools in IA.

How it compares0.5 pts below IA schools
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • IA avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 150 students, St Joseph Catholic School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Joseph Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Joseph Catholic School compares to the 3 public schools in De Witt, IA

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
This School
vs
13.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
150
This School
vs
418
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.0
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 98% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.7% vs 0%
Asian 0.7% vs 0%
St Joseph Catholic School De Witt Public Avg

All Schools in De Witt

School Rating
St Joseph Catholic School (this school) 6.0
Central DeWitt Middle School 7.5
Central DeWitt High School 5.8
Ekstrand Elementary School 8.0

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 6.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.9 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C 2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 4%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 150
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 98.0%
Hispanic 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

417 6TH AVE, De Witt, IA 52742

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Virgil Grissom Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 14.0 miles away, in nearby Princeton), which scores notably higher. Another option is Forest Grove Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 16.5 miles away, in nearby Bettendorf), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hopewell Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Bettendorf), which scores notably higher. For more schools in De Witt, see our De Witt schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 16.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Ekstrand Elementary School De Witt 0.9 mi 8.0
Central DeWitt Middle School De Witt 0.7 mi 7.5
Central DeWitt Intermediate School Dewitt 0.8 mi 8.6
Central DeWitt High School De Witt 0.8 mi 5.8
Alan Shepard Elementary School Long Grove 8.7 mi 7.3
Neil Armstrong Elementary School Eldridge 8.9 mi 4.8
North Scott High School Eldridge 11.8 mi 4.9
Edward White Elementary School Eldridge 11.8 mi 7.3
North Scott Junior High School Eldridge 12.0 mi 7.4
John Glenn Elementary School Donahue 10.9 mi 7.8
Delwood Elementary School Delmar 13.1 mi 7.4
Calamus-Wheatland Elem Attendance Center Calamus 11.3 mi 6.4
Northeast Middle-High School Goose Lake 13.2 mi 8.2
Northeast Elementary School Goose Lake 13.3 mi 7.1
Fillmore Elementary School Davenport 15.9 mi 5.5
Virgil Grissom Elementary School Princeton 14.0 mi 9.2
Hopewell Elementary Bettendorf 16.6 mi 8.3
Forest Grove Elementary Bettendorf 16.5 mi 9.1
North High School Davenport 17.0 mi 3.4
Wood Intermediate Davenport 16.9 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 52742 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,500

Median Home Value

$241,100

Median Rent

$933/mo

Population

7,410

College Educated

31.6%

Homeownership

79.5%

Avg Commute

23.1 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

41.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Catholic School

What grades does St Joseph Catholic School serve?

St Joseph Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Catholic School?

St Joseph Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Catholic School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Catholic School rank in IA?

St Joseph Catholic School ranks #93 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is St Joseph Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph 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 Joseph Catholic School a religious school?

St Joseph Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
150
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clinton County
Phone
(563) 659-3812

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