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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190897001143

Walnut Street School

901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309 · (515)242-8438 · Polk County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL269 STUDENTS
SUBSCRIBERS
0
Enrollment
269
Elementary
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
20 FTE teachers
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
176 students
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
40
Kindergarten
47
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
32
Grade 3
32
Grade 4
30
Grade 5
45
Student demographics
White
35%
Hispanic
16%
Black
32%
Asian
5%
Two+
10%
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
45%
Female
55%

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Quick facts

School name
Walnut Street School
District
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Address
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone
(515)242-8438
County
Polk County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
269
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
176 (65%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
190897001143
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Frequently asked questions

About Walnut Street School
How large is Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School enrolls approximately 269 students in grades PK-05.
Is Walnut Street School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Walnut Street School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Walnut Street School have?
Walnut Street School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Walnut Street School?
Student demographics at Walnut Street School are roughly 35% White, 16% Hispanic, 32% Black, 5% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Walnut Street School in?
Walnut Street School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District.
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