Quick Facts about Notre Dame

• Founded in 1966
• Traditional Catholic values and character development are emphasized at all levels
• Daily prayer and religion classes are a part of each student’s day
• Liturgical celebrations are an integral part of the life of the school
• All teachers are certified or licensed; all have bachelor’s degrees; nine have master’s degrees; one has a PhD
• Class sizes are capped at 25 students for lower grades and at 30 for upper grades
• Paraprofessionals can be found in classrooms in the lower grades
• A fully staffed library
• All students have classes in Physical Education, Computer, Art and Music
• Spanish is offered as an elective in 8th grade
• A World Language Cultural class is offered to students in grades kindergarten through 8th
• On the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Notre Dame students consistently score higher than students across the nation
• Notre Dame offers numerous academic extra-curricular programs for students
• Sports programs are available to students in grades 4 through 8
• School uniforms are required for students in kindergarten through 8th grade
• Full and half day sessions offered for preschool (3-year-olds)
• Full and half day sessions offered for pre-kindergarten (4-year-olds)
• Full and half day sessions offered for kindergarten
• After school and year-round child care offered at the Early Leaning Center
• School-based counselor
• Financial assistance available on the basis of demonstrated need
• Full and half day kindergarten offered at the Early Learning Center.

• On the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), Notre Dame students consistently score higher than students across the nation.