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
15:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
40%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
50.7%
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Science
28.8%
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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
52.7%
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Female
47.3%
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Hispanic
46.7%
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White
20.2%
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Black
15.4%
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Asian
10.6%
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Two or more races
6.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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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List Price Range
$107K - $329K
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$191,944
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Average Household Income
$74,600
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,004 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.5%
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Homes for Rent
$1,795 per month
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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 $191,944. 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.