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Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary school in Des Moines, IA, serving grades K–5, rated C, with 312 students and a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

CTopHap school rating
Rating
C
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
312
Students per teacher
14.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White65%
Hispanic12%
Black11%
Two or more races8%
Asian3%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
41%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-19.8%
Prior-year enrollment
389

Homes assigned to this school

1,438 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Jefferson Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone
(515) 242-8416
Website
dmschools.org
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
190897000548
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School district

Des Moines Independent Community School District

District rating
C-
Schools
59
Students
30,048
Spending per student
$14,915
Teachers (FTE)
2,067
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Jefferson Elementary School

How is Jefferson Elementary School rated?

Jefferson Elementary School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Des Moines Independent Community School District is rated C- overall.

What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?

Jefferson Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

312 students attend Jefferson Elementary School, down from 389 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Jefferson Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,438 residential properties to Jefferson Elementary School in and around Des Moines. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Jefferson Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District, which reports 59 schools, 30,048 students and $14,915 of spending per student.