Moore Elementary School first opened its doors in 1950 and has served students of the Beaverdale area and of northwest Des Moines for more than 50 years. In 2007, declining enrollment cause Moore Elementary School to close. The building then served as a place where other schools could relocate while main buildings were under renovation. Moore Elementary School reopened in 2015 in a renovated facility with modern classrooms and technology, as well as a new gymnasium and playground.
Moore Elementary School enrolls about 300 kindergarten through fifth grade students and employs about 30 full-time teachers and faculty members.
As an International Baccalaureate World School, teachers use and inquiry-based teaching approach. Music, art, physical education and special education are also offered.
Parents can easily access information like recommended school supplies, lunch menus, school-related events and anything else they need to know through Moore Elementary School's website.
Moore Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
3725 52nd St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Head of School
Beth Sloan, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
46.5%
Science
22.2%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
334:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
40.2%
Black
21.3%
Hispanic
17.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.5%
Two or more races
10.5%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone
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Katey Farrell
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1 in Attendance Zone
$247,500 Price
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$390,000 Price
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$157K - $345K
Homes For Sale
25
Average Home Value
$221,449
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
28%
Average Household Income
$71,788
% of College Grads
33.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,054 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,025 - $1,150 per month
- Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 800 Sq Ft
- 4532 Douglas Ave
- Des Moines, IA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Westchester Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tower Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Murphy Park
Riley Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Franklin Park
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Lions Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Beaverdale
Distinctive brick homes and community characterize this historic Des Moines area
Windsor Heights
Unique homes made with brickwork exterior at Windsor Heights
Waveland Park
Community runs deep and residents stay a while in a nature-filled neighborhood
Waveland Woods
A secluded piece of suburbia 5 miles west of downtown Des Moines
Doudna Heights-Glen Oaks
A healthy mix of urban convenience and outdoor escapism
Drake
College town about 3 miles outside of Downtown Des Moines
Moore 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 308 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Moore 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 $221,449. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hoover High School, Urbandale High School, Roosevelt High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Moore Elementary School.