Morris Elementary School

Watrous South's Morris Elementary offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities.

Watrous South's Morris Elementary's colors are blue and gold, and the mascot is the Bison.

There's plenty of green space and nature surround Watrous South's Morris Elementary School.

Basketball courts at Morris Elementary offer space for recess in Watrous South.

Morris Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1401 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA

Watrous South Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

444 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
44%

Reading Proficiency
45%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

44%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

11.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

315:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Hispanic

36.9%

White

36.5%

Black

17.3%

Two or more races

6.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.2%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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About Watrous South

Learn More About Watrous South

List Price Range

$113K - $338K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$199,432

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Household Income

$72,703

% of College Grads

16.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,097 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.0%

Homes for Sale

$270,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,094 Sq Ft
1161 Bundy St

New 24 days ago
Welcome to this well-maintained ranch home nestled in a quiet and convenient Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Step inside to find vaulted ceilings that create a spacious, airy feel in the living room and kitchen. The open layout is ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. With 4 bedrooms and 3 fu...

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$245,000
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- 3 Baths
- 1,876 Sq Ft
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This is a great turnkey rental property. Consists of a 964 sqft 2 bedroom raised ranch home with afinishable 3rd bedroom in the basement and a duplex each side consists of 1 bed 1 bath units. The single-family home does have a full basement with separate furnaces and a very nice two-car gara...

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- Land
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7800 Fleur Dr

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- 1 Bath
- 626+ Sq Ft
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- 1 Bath
- 575+ Sq Ft
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Lincoln High School

9th to 12th
Public

Sayers Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Arie Den Boer Arboretum

Bike Trails
Trails

Jordan Park

Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area

Fort Des Moines Park

Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing

Des Moines Water Works Park

Bike Trails
Fishing
Grills

MacRae Park

Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area

Gray's Lake Park

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