Oak Park Elementary School

Oak Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
3928 6th Ave,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
5.0
309 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
32.9%
Science
25.5%
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
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Hispanic
31%
Black
26.2%
White
24.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Two or more races
6.4%
Native American
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/9/2016
My children LOVE this school. They have wonderful, dedicated staff that are always willing to go the extra mile to help a child or family in need. My son particularly enjoys the GT program, something that wasn't offered in the "better" school in the suburbs that he attended previously. Both of my ch...
5.0 other
6/3/2015
Oak PArk has a very dedicated PTA, and principal. The teachers, parents, and students are doing an excellent job in the the turn around arts program
other
4/27/2010
Oak Park is an inner city school that is struggling to survive in a financially depressed area and is in need of a lot of help. Thank you for the oppurtunity to help.

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Oak Park 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 309 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Oak Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $180,455. Discover additional schools in the area, like North High School, East High School, Saydel High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oak Park Elementary School.

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