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

315 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
30%

Reading Proficiency
36%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

36%

Math Proficiency

30%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 24	Full Time Teachers 24
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

Female 50.7%	Male 49.3%
Hispanic 40.1%	Black 39%
White 8.9%	Asian 5.8%
Two or more races 4.8%	Native American 1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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List Price Range

$88K - $303K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$166,438

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

61.4%

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2 Baths
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1 Bath
812 Sq Ft

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3,729 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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1 Bath

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2 Beds
1 Bath
1,122 Sq Ft

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Virtual Campus

6th to 12th
Public

Central Campus - Main

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B-

North High School

9th to 12th
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Grills
Picnic Area

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Picnic Area

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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 315 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. King Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $166,438. 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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