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%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

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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$60,000 Price

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$81K - $271K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$163,511

Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

52%

Average Household Income

$44,981

% of College Grads

5.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,280 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

61.5%

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$185,000

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2 Baths
1,217 Sq Ft

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RE/MAX Precision

(515) 466-5038

$205,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,565 Sq Ft

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New 12 days ago

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$130,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
812 Sq Ft

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Perfect opportunity for first-time home buyers looking for a comfortable home with great potential and an amazing location near downtown Des Moines. This charming property offers a cozy layout, a spacious unfinished basement ready for your future ideas like extra bedrooms, a family room, gym, or off...

Adam Metzker 515 Rentals & Sales LLC

$199,000

Studio
2 Baths
3,729 Sq Ft

1527 Forest Ave

Strong investment opportunity in Des Moines! This duplex sitting on a corner lot, infront of a park, offers immediate income (combined current income $2,000) potential to raise rent on one unit to $1,100. Live in one and rent one or rent both units. Very big units with potential to finish basement (...

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4 Beds
1 Bath
1,276 Sq Ft

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1.5 Baths
1,597 Sq Ft

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$155,000

Studio
2 Baths
2,544 Sq Ft

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$22,000

Land
5,445 Sq Ft Lot

1622 Martin Luther King Junior Pkwy

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$800 per month

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1 Bath

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3 Beds
1 Bath
1,150 Sq Ft

1314 Harrison Ave
Unit 1
Des Moines, IA

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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 $163,511. 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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