Walnut Street School is a public school located in downtown Des Moines, serving students in preschool through fifth grade. There are an estimated 300 enrolled students and around 20 full-time teachers. The average student-to-teacher ratio for Walnut Street School is 15:1, with an average grade size of around 40-50 students.
As an authorized International Baccalaureate – Primary Years Programme World School, Walnut Street School has programs that go beyond general education, and students here take Spanish, music and physical education classes. Special education is also a top priority, and there are currently three full-time special education teachers and three special education associates.
Free breakfast and lunch are available for all students. Classes run from 7:45 a.m.- 2:40 p.m. with after-school care offered until 5:30 p.m. Metro Kids’ Care, a full-day service for days off and summer break, is also available. For additional information, visit walnutstreet.dmschools.org/.
Walnut Street School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
901 Walnut St,
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Independent Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
60.7%
Science
48%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
273:1
Student Diversity
Female
55%
Male
45%
White
34.9%
Black
32%
Hispanic
16.4%
Two or more races
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/11/2021
I wanted to leave an updated review. My child went to preschool at WSS and now is in kindergarten. They are very receptive, works with families and my child loves the Metro program! I like the comfortable and flexible environment. They use the app well to communicate to families about things that ar...
9/1/2015
This year they have a drop off lane for the kid, which is a plus, if they can do this for pickup too it would be great. They also have a lot of staffing changes this year, hopefully good changes to help pull up test scores, The test scores of the children in this school really concern me, especially...
4/30/2014
The school does a great job and has made many improvements in its short 10 year history. Academic achievement has been increasing each year, but gains are still needed and it seems like the effort by staff is targeted. Certainly there are things that can continue to improve, as with any school. Inte...
4/24/2014
Principal took own child out of the school, not much more needs to be said.
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About Downtown Des Moines
Average Home Value
$326,293
Median Lot Size
871 Sq Ft
% Renters
89%
Household Income
$76,899
% of College Grads
65%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
1,278 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
96.8%
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