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King Elementary School in Des Moines, Iowa

King Elementary School Detail

(515) 242-8417
1849 Forest Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Levels: PK-5
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District


King Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:82.96% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:12.9% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:26.82% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:51.96% (2008)
Hispanic:19.27% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:0.84% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:1.12% (2008)

King Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating5
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating3
Average Safety Rating4

King Elementary School Reviews

This is a wonderful school they spend time with the children indivually to be sure they each get the learning skills they need.
This review was posted by a parent.

King stresses the math and science parts of their school. The staff and parents are very friendly, enclusive and nurturing to all who enter. King is our home school and I would recommend it to families of all economic backgrounds.
This review was posted by a parent.

As a magnet school focused in science, math and technology, King Elementary offers a great environment in which our children learn with hands-on science and computer activities. And the very effective Character Counts program is the basis for social learning. It's a lively place at times but it's a wonderful community for our family to be a part of.
This review was posted by a parent.