Findley Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades KG–06 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (77)
  • 324 Students
  • 25.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8407 Phone
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Findley Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50313
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ B (77)
324
Students
25.4
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8407
Phone

Findley 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–06.

Key statistics: 324 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 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
324.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 4% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.75:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 5% better
Free Lunch %
85.2%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 96% worse
School Details
School Name
Findley Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000531
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 503
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
3025 Oxford Street
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50313
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
41.62286
Longitude
-93.61694
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
324
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.4
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 276 85.2%
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 Findley Elementary School

1
Harding Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Great Oaks High School and Career Center
Des Moines · High
0.4 mi
3
North High School
Des Moines · High
0.5 mi
4
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.7 mi
5
Oak Park
Des Moines · Elementary
0.8 mi
6
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Findley Elementary School?
324 students are enrolled at Findley Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Findley Elementary School have?
Findley Elementary School has 25.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Findley Elementary School serve?
Findley Elementary School serves grades KG through 06.
Is Findley Elementary School a charter school?
Findley Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Findley Elementary School located in?
Findley Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Findley Elementary School belong to?
Findley 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 $1,736,277,778 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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