Cattell Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ A (80)
  • 314 Students
  • 27.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 11.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8403 Phone
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Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50316
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
314
Students
27.0
Teachers
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8403
Phone

Cattell Elementary School is a public school administered by the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district in Des Moines, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 314 students enrolled; a 11.6:1 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
314.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 7% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.62:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
86.3%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 99% worse
School Details
School Name
Cattell Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000521
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 445
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
3101 E 12th St
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
41.6237
Longitude
-93.60404
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
314
Total Students
👩‍🏫
27.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
27.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)27.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 271 86.3%
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 Cattell Elementary School

1
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
0.6 mi
3
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.7 mi
4
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · High
0.8 mi
5
North High School
Des Moines · High
1.1 mi
6
Oak Park
Des Moines · Elementary
1.3 mi
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Similar Schools

Public elementary in Iowa with similar enrollment to Cattell Elementary School

Mitchell Elementary School
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314
Students
12.51:1
Ratio
56%
Free Lunch
Iowa Valley Elementary School
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314
Students
15.35:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Clark Elementary School
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314
Students
12.2:1
Ratio
35%
Free Lunch
King Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
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315
Students
13.13:1
Ratio
96%
Free Lunch
Wickham Elementary
Iowa City Comm School District
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315
Students
15.3:1
Ratio
20%
Free Lunch
Grant Elementary School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, IA
312
Students
11.55:1
Ratio
68%
Free Lunch
Hanawalt Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Des Moines, IA
312
Students
13:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School
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Des Moines, IA
312
Students
14.25:1
Ratio
41%
Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Cattell Elementary School?
314 students are enrolled at Cattell Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cattell Elementary School have?
Cattell Elementary School has 27.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does Cattell Elementary School serve?
Cattell Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Cattell Elementary School a charter school?
Cattell Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cattell Elementary School located in?
Cattell Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Cattell Elementary School belong to?
Cattell 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 $1,791,573,248 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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