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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897001472

South Union Elementary School

4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315 · (515)242-8409 · Polk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL442 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
442
Elementary
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
37 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
392 students
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
82
Grade 1
71
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
78
Grade 4
80
Grade 5
70
Student demographics
White
26%
Hispanic
30%
Black
23%
Asian
12%
Two+
8%
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
52%
Female
48%

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Quick facts

School name
South Union Elementary School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone
(515)242-8409
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
442
Teachers (FTE)
37
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
392 (89%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897001472
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About South Union Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at South Union Elementary School?
South Union Elementary School enrolls approximately 442 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does South Union Elementary School serve?
South Union Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Union Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at South Union Elementary School is approximately 11.8:1 (37 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at South Union Elementary School?
At South Union Elementary School, the student body is approximately 26% White, 30% Hispanic, 23% Black, 12% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is South Union Elementary School public or private?
South Union Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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