Cattell Elementary School

Cattell Elementary in Highland Park works to have all their students be the best they can be.

Cattell Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3101 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA

Highland Park Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

367 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
52%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

16.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

393:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Hispanic

34.5%

White

27.6%

Black

20.5%

Two or more races

9.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.5%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

1/27/2017

The staff are worse than the kids! They have a click and once they tink your kid needs an extra push they treat them like they are low lifes. My kids go here and i hate it

5.0 parent

4/18/2014

My daughter switched to Cattell 2yrs ago from Willard and I couldn't be happier.. The teachers and administration at this school are amazing and do everything in their power to help their kids succeed!

5.0 other

1/9/2014

Cattell is a great school with really caring teachers.. wonderful experience for my grandson THANKS

3.0 student

9/30/2008

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Highland Park

Cattell 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 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Cattell 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 $171,665. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, North High School, Saydel High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cattell Elementary School.

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