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

498 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

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

13:1

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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Average Home Value

$205,260

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Average Household Income

$72,703

% of College Grads

16.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,098 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.9%

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Morris 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 498 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. Morris 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 $205,260. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Mccombs Middle School, Brody Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Morris Elementary School.

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