Moore Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Des Moines, IA Grades KG–05 City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
  • 285 Students
  • 23.6 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8426 Phone
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Moore Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50310
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.7)
285
Students
23.6
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8426
Phone

Moore 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: 285 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
285.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 16% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.08:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
67.0%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 54% worse
School Details
School Name
Moore Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897002228
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 724
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
3725 52nd St
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50310
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19018
State Leg. Lower
19035
Latitude
41.62868
Longitude
-93.68895
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
285
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.6
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 191 67%
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 Moore Elementary School

1
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Middle
0.5 mi
2
Hoover High School
Des Moines · High
0.6 mi
3
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.9 mi
4
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Des Moines · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Samuelson Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.2 mi
6
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Prekindergarten
1.3 mi
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Similar Schools

Public elementary in Iowa with similar enrollment to Moore Elementary School

Madison Elementary School
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285
Students
12.1:1
Ratio
89%
Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
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Students
21.5:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Easton Valley Elementary School
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Students
12.01:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Grundy Center Elementary School
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12.61:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Moore Elementary School?
285 students are enrolled at Moore Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Moore Elementary School have?
Moore Elementary School has 23.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Moore Elementary School serve?
Moore Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Moore Elementary School a charter school?
Moore Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Moore Elementary School located in?
Moore Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Moore Elementary School belong to?
Moore 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 $1,973,873,684 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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