Capitol View Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (74.6)
  • 533 Students
  • 39.9 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8402 Phone
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Capitol View Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50316
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.6)
533
Students
39.9
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8402
Phone

Capitol View Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Des Moines, IOWA, operated by the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 533 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
533.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 57% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.35:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
92.3%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 113% worse
School Details
School Name
Capitol View Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000518
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 427
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
320 E. 16th
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50316
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19017
State Leg. Lower
19033
Latitude
41.59291
Longitude
-93.59311
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
533
Total Students
👩‍🏫
39.9
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)39.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 492 92.3%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
LEAID
1908970
State LEA ID
IA-771737 000
Phone
(515)242-7911
Website
http://www.dmschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Des Moines
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$583,742K
Federal Revenue
$91,117K
State Revenue
$316,463K
Local Revenue
$176,162K
Total Expenditure
$562,554K
Instruction Exp.
$254,656K
Support Services
$196,404K
Other Current Exp.
$18,801K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Capitol View Elementary School

1
East High School
Des Moines · High
0.5 mi
2
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
0.7 mi
3
OEN - Des Moines Prep
Des Moines · Not reported
1 mi
4
Carver Elementary
Des Moines · Elementary
1 mi
5
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Elementary
1.5 mi
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Public elementary in Iowa with similar enrollment to Capitol View Elementary School

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534
Students
14.15:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
15.55:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Garton Elementary
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535
Students
14.86:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Heritage Elementary
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Students
17.44:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Echo Hill Elementary
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536
Students
17.27:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Crossroads Park Elementary School
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530
Students
14.67:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Northeast Elementary School
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Students
14.3:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
12.75:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Capitol View Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Capitol View Elementary School?
533 students are enrolled at Capitol View Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Capitol View Elementary School have?
Capitol View Elementary School has 39.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Capitol View Elementary School serve?
Capitol View Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Capitol View Elementary School a charter school?
Capitol View Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Capitol View Elementary School located in?
Capitol View Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Capitol View Elementary School belong to?
Capitol View Elementary School is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district.
How much does Des Moines Independent Comm School District spend per student?
The Des Moines Independent Comm School District district spends approximately $1,055,448,405 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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