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
13:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
44%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 40	Full Time Teachers 40
Teachers in First or Second Year 2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

572:1

Student Diversity

Male 54.3%	Female 45.7%
Hispanic 58.1%	White 19.5%
Black 12.8%	Two or more races 6.6%
Asian 2.6%	Native American <1%

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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Capitol View Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 533 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Capitol View Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $148,829. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Capitol View Elementary School.

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