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Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa

Findley Elementary School Detail

(515) 242-8407
3000 Cambridge St
Des Moines, IA 50313
Levels: PK-5
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District


Findley Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:37.99% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:39.66% (2008)
Hispanic:14.8% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:7.26% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.28% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:79.33% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:13.4% (2008)

Findley Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating1
Average Safety Rating4

Findley Elementary School Reviews

Findley is a great school!!! I have 4 children and all will go to Findley. Teachers here honestly care about the students. I am involved in PTO and it is very sad that parents can complain but yet do not participate in PTO. PTO is focused on the students and so are the teachers. I feel more parents need to step up and participate in PTO, it is only 1 hour once a month.
This review was posted by a parent.

I think parents should be much more envolved at Findley.The school provides many opportunities to involve the parents, so their should be no excuses.I have three children at Findley and I have always been very happy with all of the staff there.The teachers have all been very sincere about what is best for our children.My children love this school and I am always proud to tell people that my kids go to Findley.
This review was posted by a parent.

Parent envolvement at this school is very low and dose not look as if it will be getting better anytime soon. As the other person said its all about what the teachers want not about the kids needing things. The dean of students is also afraid of minority students parents... she will not stick to the no toerace policy, if it is a non white studant in trouble.
This review was posted by a former student.