Delaware Elementary School

Delaware Elementary proudly places their mascot at the front of their Capitol Heights campus.

Delaware Elementary School's playground gives students ample space to play in Capitol Heights.

Capitol Heights' Delaware Elementary School keeps the school well maintained.

Delaware Elementary prides itself on the academic integrity of its Capitol Heights students.

Delaware Elementary School

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

4401 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA

Capitol Heights Neighborhood

Southeast Polk Community School District

416 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kevin Walker

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
78%

Reading Proficiency
81%

B+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

81%

Math Proficiency

78%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

382:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.3%	Female 46.7%
White 58.4%	Black 15.5%
Hispanic 12.8%	Two or more races 7.1%
Asian 5.8%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

10/26/2015

Outstanding teachers who genuinely care about their students. Caring principal who is truly all about the kids. A warm and accepting environment where ALL kids really can learn!

5.0 parent

4/19/2014

What a GREAT group of educators in 5th grade. They have made such a difference in my son's life.....

5.0 parent

3/5/2014

This school has a outstanding / caring staff and one Wonderful Principal that takes the time to know each and every child as a individual. The challenge in which the school has is the increase of Anawim housing in the area, but I look at positive as my child we see allot of diversity within the chil...

5.0 teacher

8/30/2013

We are known for our amazing students, families and teachers. The PTO does a lot for our families and staff. It's an incredible environment for students to learn in.

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50317 Capitol Heights

Delaware Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Southeast Polk Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 416 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Delaware Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $285,115. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fairmount Education, Grand View Christian School, Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Delaware Elementary School.

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