King Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (75.5)
  • 315 Students
  • 24.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8417 Phone
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King Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50314
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (75.5)
315
Students
24.0
Teachers
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8417
Phone

King 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: 315 students enrolled; a 13.1:1 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
315.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 7% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.13:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
96.2%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 122% worse
School Details
School Name
King Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000556
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 620
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
1849 Forest Ave
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50314
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
19034
Latitude
41.60492
Longitude
-93.6421
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
315
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 303 96.2%
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 King Elementary School

1
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Des Moines · Prekindergarten
0.5 mi
2
Edmunds Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Ruby Van Meter
Des Moines · Other
1.2 mi
6
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend King Elementary School?
315 students are enrolled at King Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does King Elementary School have?
King Elementary School has 24.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does King Elementary School serve?
King Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is King Elementary School a charter school?
King Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is King Elementary School located in?
King Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does King Elementary School belong to?
King 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 $1,785,885,714 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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