South Union Elementary School

South Union Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4201 S Union St,  Des Moines, IA
South Central DSM Neighborhood
Des Moines Independent Community School District
1.5
446 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
38%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
2
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
48.6%
Science
31.3%
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
488:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
29.9%
White
26.5%
Black
23.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Two or more races
7.7%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 2 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/28/2017
This school is over the top HORRIBLE. They barely feed the younger students (K + 1st) here. [guessing this is because they are not able to convey this to their parents] I have eaten lunch with my child before and only received a milk and half an orange. My children have also told me that the adults...
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2.0 parent
11/2/2013
We no longer attend this school. The teachers that we had dealt with where very kind. My son's first grade teacher was my favorite. She was very concerned about all her students. Sadly, the school district just didn't back her up with getting additional help for my son. Not once did I ever meet the...
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