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PrivateElementaryGrades PK–8Catholic
5810 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 · (515) 277-0178
Des Moines’ School Grade D− better than 2% of Iowa school districts
Students
246
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about St. Theresa Catholic School
- Private school: it doesn’t take Iowa’s state tests
Location
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5810 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K25
Kindergarten23
Grade 122
Grade 229
Grade 323
Grade 426
Grade 522
Grade 621
Grade 728
Grade 827
Who goes here
White 75%Asian 9%Black 9%Hispanic 7%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about St. Theresa Catholic School from Des Moines families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.