Lovejoy Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (79.5)
  • 394 Students
  • 32.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8419 Phone
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Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50315
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (79.5)
394
Students
32.5
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8419
Phone

Lovejoy 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: 394 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 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
394.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 16% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.12:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
89.3%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 106% worse
School Details
School Name
Lovejoy Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000552
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 647
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
801 E Kenyon Ave
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50315
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19015
State Leg. Lower
19029
Latitude
41.53482
Longitude
-93.60199
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
394
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 352 89.3%
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 Lovejoy Elementary School

1
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Prekindergarten
0.8 mi
2
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1 mi
3
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Weeks Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
1.4 mi
5
Studebaker Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.6 mi
6
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
1.6 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
Garfield Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Irving Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Bloomer Elementary School
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Ratio
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Cowles Elementary School
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Students
16.7:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?
394 students are enrolled at Lovejoy Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Lovejoy Elementary School have?
Lovejoy Elementary School has 32.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Elementary School serve?
Lovejoy Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Lovejoy Elementary School a charter school?
Lovejoy Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Lovejoy Elementary School located in?
Lovejoy Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Lovejoy Elementary School belong to?
Lovejoy 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 $1,427,802,030 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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