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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897000570

Perkins Elementary School

4301 College, Des Moines, IA 50311 · (515)242-8430 · Polk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL438 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
438
Elementary
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
28 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
267 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
82
Grade 1
70
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
77
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
75
Student demographics
White
50%
Hispanic
17%
Black
19%
Asian
4%
Two+
11%
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
54%
Female
46%

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Quick facts

School name
Perkins Elementary School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
4301 College, Des Moines, IA 50311
Phone
(515)242-8430
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
438
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
267 (61%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897000570
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Perkins Elementary School
How large is Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School enrolls approximately 438 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Perkins Elementary School serve?
Perkins Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Perkins Elementary School is approximately 15.6:1 (28 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School reports a student body of 50% White, 17% Hispanic, 19% Black, 4% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Perkins Elementary School in?
Perkins Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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