Morris Elementary School
- 519 Students
- 39.0 Teachers (FTE)
- 13.3:1 Student:Teacher
- KG–05 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (515)242-8421 Phone
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Morris Elementary School
Des Moines, IA 50315
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (74.8)
519
Students
39.0
Teachers
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8421
Phone
Morris Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Des Moines, IOWA, operated by the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district. It serves grades KG–05.
Key statistics: 519 students enrolled; a 13.3:1 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
519.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 53% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▼ 1% better
Free Lunch %
87.7%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 102% worse
School Details
School Name
Morris Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
190897000583
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 886
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
1401 Geil Avenue
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
19030
Latitude
41.52536
Longitude
-93.63636
Grades Offered
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
519
Total Students
39.0
Teachers FTE
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
39.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 39.0 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 455 | 87.7% |
| 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
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
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morris Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.