Oak Park Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

3928 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

Oak Park Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

309 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

12.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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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Median Lot Size

6,534 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

19.9%

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% Commercial Property

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Oak Park

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 $179,384. 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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