South Union Elementary School

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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

446 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
33%

Reading Proficiency
38%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

38%

Math Proficiency

33%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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...

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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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 South Central DSM

South Union 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 446 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. South Union Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $211,751. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln 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 South Union Elementary School.

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