Carver Elementary School

Carver Elementary School students enjoy ample playground and outdoor space during recess.

A school garden plot is a great way to learn about nature outside of the traditional classroom.

Adjacent Burke Park is an extension of the outdoor space available to Carver Elementary students

Carver Elementary School

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

705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA

Capitol Park Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

419 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
29%

Reading Proficiency
29%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

29%

Math Proficiency

29%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

24.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

226:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.5%

Female

47.5%

Hispanic

53.9%

Black

24.8%

White

10.9%

Two or more races

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.3%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 teacher

1/9/2014

In response to the recent post, I feel bad that your child has been the victim of bullying. However, I have noticed that bullying is snuffed out very quickly. The only time it goes on is when students to not report it. We don't cater to the minorities. The majority of the student population is minor...

2.0 parent

1/8/2014

The school stresses in flyers no bullying yet it goes on and it's he'd to get results. The school seems to cater to the minorities as only certain children revive informations regarding different opportunities such as shoes that fit. The teachers I have felt with do seem to have the children's acade...

4.0 teacher

10/12/2010

Nice new building. Many different services to help the families.

5.0 other

4/25/2010

The staff are a great bunch of people to work with. They are very dedicated to students and families.

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Carver Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 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 419 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Carver Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $163,733. 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 Carver Elementary School.

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