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
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
45%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
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Full Time Teachers
36
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Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
57.4%
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Science
26.6%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
249:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.3%
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Female
45.7%
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Hispanic
37.8%
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White
19.8%
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Black
18.7%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
15.4%
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Two or more races
7.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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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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 12:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% 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 $191,014. 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.