Samuelson Elementary School

Samuelson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
3929 Bel Aire Rd,  Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
3.9
418 Students
C
Niche Grade
Samuelson Elementary is centered on challenging its students academically and artistically as well as preparing them for future career endeavors. They strive to create a diverse and learning-rich environment where students can thrive and develop lifelong skills. Kindergarten through fifth grade is taught at Samuelson Elementary School. The school offers programs in English language learner (ELL), fine arts and special education. There is also a gifted and talented program provided for students. There are usually around 400 students enrolled at Samuelson Elementary School, with over 30 full-time teachers and additional staff. Samuelson Elementary School makes communication with parents and staff simple and efficient through its many online resources. One online resource available to parents is the Virtual Backpack tool, which lists all of the current school and community events that students and parents can attend. Other online resources through Samuelson Elementary School include the digital newsletter, school lunch menu and Parent Portal tool.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
57.6%
Science
36.7%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
541:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33%
Black
24%
White
21.6%
Hispanic
13.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public ES in Iowa
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/22/2022
The school is very great but we need better food! Here are some examples like traditional food so Burmese food, Japanese food, Mexican food and etc. We would also like you guys to add some sauces to put in our food! I heard some kid got allergies to one of the food so maybe ask them what are they al...
5.0 parent
9/17/2014
Great teachers and administration! We have been very impressed with the quality of all aspects of Samuelson.
5.0 parent
6/5/2014
Samuelson has so many opportunities for my children. This year there was a wonderful after school program that my children loved! The diversity of the school is inspiring and I love that my children are around peers of all other cultural backgrounds.
5.0 parent
5/22/2014
This is a great school with a kind and caring staff. They seem to really care about the kids.

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