Capitol View Elementary School

The mascot of Capital View Elementary in Capitol East is the Tigers.

Capital View Elementary serves Capitol East students in grades K-5.

Outdoor education is important part of Capitol View Elementary School in Capitol East.

Playgrounds and green space await Capital View Elementary students at recess in Capitol East.

Capital View Elementary has a great view of the golden-domed State Capitol.

Capitol View Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA

Capitol East Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

533 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
30%

Reading Proficiency
41%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

30%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

572:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.5%

Female

47.5%

Hispanic

54.5%

White

23.6%

Black

14.9%

Two or more races

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.2%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

12/14/2017

my son has been at this school 3 years now. He will not be returning after this year. his reading levels are not advancing as they should. too many students in one class. ifeel like they are just pushing him thru.

5.0 parent

9/16/2017

I love this school. My son has ADHD and they are great at working with him.

5.0 parent

4/2/2014

Capitol View Elementary is one of the best schools in the Des Moines Area. This school is exceptionally funded by the Blind and Deaf Organization. They run a continuos calendar year for classes, and offer an emerced langue program.

1.0 parent

4/12/2010

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List Price Range

$58K - $303K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$137,215

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

56%

Household Income

$41,460

% of College Grads

5.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,130 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

77.6%

Homes for Sale

$160,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 875 Sq Ft
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- 3 Baths
- 2,806 Sq Ft
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- 1 Bath
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- 1,440 Sq Ft
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Crowley Park

Playground
Multi-Purpose Field

MLK Park

Basketball
Picnic Area
Trails

Redhead Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Ashfield Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Stewart Square Park

Picnic Area
Trails
Playground

Pocket Park

Playground

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