King Elementary School

The school and surrounding neighborhood take their names from the great Martin Luther King Jr.

Students of King Elementary School enjoy outdoor classroom settings and education.

The ample playground and green space make for fun and productive recess time.

King Elementary School is tucked into the surrounding neighborhood.

King Elementary serves approximately 300 students.

King Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA

King Irving Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

273 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Annual Tuition
$0

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

294:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Black

42.7%

Hispanic

38.2%

White

7.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.6%

Two or more races

4.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

1.1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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List Price Range

$85K - $273K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$158,264

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

52%

Average Household Income

$44,981

% of College Grads

5.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,277 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

62.2%

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Virtual Campus

6th to 12th
Public

Central Campus - Main

K to 6th
Public

B-

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9th to 12th
Public

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Good Park

Evelyn Davis Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Drake Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Edna Griffin Park

Birdland Sports Park

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Picnic Area
Pool

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50314 King Irving

King 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 273 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. King Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $158,264. Discover additional schools in the area, like Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, North High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near King Elementary School.

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