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#136 of 157 private schools in IA

St Pius X Elementary School

Elementary School · Cedar Rapids, IA

A private elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

Private

4901 COUNCIL ST NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C+4.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index12%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment322
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Pius X 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,957/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Rapids), 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

$71,319

Median home value

$188,700

Median rent

$992/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White93.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian1.9%
Black1.2%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit SchoolsPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.7 mi101Compare →
Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.7 mi282Compare →
Pierce Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.9 mi335Compare →
Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.2 mi343Compare →

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.

St Pius X Elementary School is listed in Cedar Rapids, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Pius X Elementary School

St Pius X Elementary School is a private elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 157 private schools in IA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Pius X Elementary School

What grades does St Pius X Elementary School serve?

St Pius X Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend St Pius X Elementary School?

St Pius X Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Pius X Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius X Elementary School rank in IA?

St Pius X Elementary School ranks #136 of 157 private schools in IA.

What is St Pius X Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius X Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Pius X Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Pius X 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 Pius X Elementary School a religious school?

St Pius X Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
322
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Linn County
Area population (ZIP 52402)
43,076
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
35.9
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 52402; 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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