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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897000548

Jefferson Elementary School

2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321 · (515)242-8416 · Polk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL338 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
338
Elementary
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
23 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
168 students
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
57
Grade 1
56
Grade 2
58
Grade 3
54
Grade 4
56
Grade 5
57
Student demographics
White
65%
Hispanic
15%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two+
7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
49%
Female
51%

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Quick facts

School name
Jefferson Elementary School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone
(515)242-8416
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
338
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
168 (50%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897000548
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School enrolls approximately 338 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many teachers does Jefferson Elementary School have?
Jefferson Elementary School employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Jefferson Elementary School?
Student demographics at Jefferson Elementary School are roughly 65% White, 15% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Jefferson Elementary School public or private?
Jefferson Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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