Garton Elementary first opened in 1958 and was named after George L. Garton, who was a resident of the east side of Des Moines and a Board Secretary for Des Moines Public Schools. In 2007, Garton Elementary and Adams Elementary merged to form what is now known as the new Garton Elementary.
Garton Elementary has over 500 students enrolled and around 50 full-time teachers and additional staff to support them. Garton Elementary teaches kindergarten through fifth grade. The school offers a counseling program in addition to courses in music, physical education, technology, English Language Learner (ELL), special education, interventionists and art.
Garton Elementary strives to create a safe place where students feel comfortable in their learning space and where everyone is treated fairly. It also provides plenty of yearly activities to engage both students and community members.
Parents can easily access online tools like Infinite Campus, Virtual Backpack, handbooks and more on the school’s website. These resources help them to keep an eye on their child’s success.
Garton Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2820 E 24th St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
57.4%
Science
26.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
249:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
37.8%
White
19.8%
Black
18.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.4%
Two or more races
7.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/18/2014
I am thankful to have my daughter comes to Garton! This is my daughter's 1st year as a 1st grader, had moved from South Carolina which she missed so much! But her teacher Mrs Hegwein is doing a great job! My daughter loves her and enjoys going to school everyday! Everyone in Garton Elementary is doi...
8/3/2007
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About Fairmont Park
List Price Range
$125K - $325K
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$187,394
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Household Income
$74,600
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,008 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
61.7%
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