Moore Elementary School

Moore Elementary Boys & Girls Club entrance

Moore Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3725 52nd St, Des Moines, IA

Merle Hay Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

308 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Head of School
Beth Sloan, Principal

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
58%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 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

334:1

Student Diversity

Male 56.8%	Female 43.2%
White 35.3%	Black 22.6%
Hispanic 20.7%	Asian 10.9%
Two or more races 10.2%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public ES in Iowa

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Median Lot Size

8,276 Sq Ft

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50310 Merle Hay

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 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Moore 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 $222,686. 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.

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