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
51%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
58%
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Math Proficiency
51%
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Teachers
|
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
24
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Full Time Teachers
24
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|
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
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|
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
51%
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Science
55.7%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
334:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
56.8%
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Female
43.2%
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White
35.3%
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Black
22.6%
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Hispanic
20.7%
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Asian
10.9%
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Two or more races
10.2%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$148K - $357K
Homes For Sale
42
Average Home Value
$224,290
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
1,056 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.2%
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Parks in this Area
Westchester Park
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
Tower Park
- Basketball
- Grills
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Riley Park
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
Franklin Park
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Lions Park
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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 $224,290. 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.