Garton Elementary School

Garton Elementary is located in Fairmont Park, Des Moines IA.

Welcoming front entrance of Garton Elementary.

One of the many schools in the area, Garton Elementary is surrounded by trees for student safety

The Garton Elementary playground is a wonderful place for students to enjoy the outisde.

Garton Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2820 E 24th St, Des Moines, IA

Fairmont Park Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

474 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
40%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

40%

Math Proficiency

51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 17.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

249:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.7%	Female 47.3%
Hispanic 46.7%	White 20.2%
Black 15.4%	Asian 10.6%
Two or more races 6.3%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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...

5.0 parent

8/3/2007

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Garton 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 474 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Garton 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 $193,723. Discover additional schools in the area, like East High School, North High School, Fairmount Education, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Garton Elementary School.

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