Moulton Elementary School

Moulton Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1541 8th St,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
4.4
450 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.1%
Science
36.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
481:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Black
44.5%
Hispanic
32.9%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
White
6.9%
Native American
1.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 13 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/9/2012
My sons go to Moulton now, but hopefully will be changing. They have had superb teachers in kindergarten, first, second, third and fourth grades. They have been very lucky! Overall the school has had academic issues for years. The principle now is trying to change all of that but I'm not convinced t...
parent
4/30/2010
The school is across the street from my church and children come in to the church building everyday of the week for a before school breakfast program and after school Haven programing. I eat supper with these children every evening before I go to work at UPS. It is a joy to see these children and le...
5.0 other
4/28/2010
This school is in the middle of a neighborhood that is extremely diverse, has many historic homes that are slowly but surely being restored, has probably the lowest per capita income in Des Moines but has the spirit of a giant. This school doesn't know the word 'can't' they do everything humanly pos...
other
4/28/2010
Great atmosphere, embraces the community as well as the students, inspires excellence in academics/arts/fitness/literacy

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Moulton Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Moulton Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $181,361. Discover additional schools in the area, like North High School, Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Moulton Elementary School.

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