Wright Elementary School

Around 250 students call Wright Elementary School home.

Wright Elementary School was built in 1961 and was named after a prominent Des Moines attorney.

Unique architecture shadows the outdoor basketball court.

Wright Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA

Watrous South Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

270 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
42%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

14.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

256:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

White

44%

Hispanic

29.7%

Black

12.1%

Two or more races

11.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.6%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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About Watrous South

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List Price Range

$107K - $340K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$199,019

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Household Income

$72,703

% of College Grads

16.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,098 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

52.9%

Homes for Sale

$329,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Sq Ft
4905 SW 15th St

New 1 day ago
Stop by and check out this completely updated ranch style home with open main level living area featuring high end stainless steel appliances, honed granite countertops, tile backsplash, and newer ceiling height soft close cabinets with updated hardware. Attractive three Season room off the back of ...

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$292,900
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,290 Sq Ft
1801 Payton Ave

New 23 days ago
Well-maintained & updated 4-level split featuring a large vaulted addition that lives like a ranch layout. The vault creates a bright, open main living space filled with natural light. Kitchen includes pull-outs for added convenience, S/S refrigerator, gas range, hardwood floors, good amount of co...

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$200,000
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 968 Sq Ft
1233 Carrie Ave

41 Days On Market
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Homes for Rent

$850 - $885 per month
- Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 465+ Sq Ft
1800 Watrous Ave

Des Moines, IA
Welcome to Wakonda! Our community offers modern apartment living and amenities for your lifestyle. Our studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes include contemporary features like plank flooring and ceiling fans. Our amenities are the best in the market including a recently updated fitness cente...
$1,298 per month
- House for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 756 Sq Ft
5812 SW 12th St

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Lincoln High School

9th to 12th
Public

Virtual Campus

6th to 12th
Public

Central Campus - Main

K to 6th
Public

Sayers Park

Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area

Arie Den Boer Arboretum

Bike Trails
Trails

Jordan Park

Bike Trails
Grills
Picnic Area

Fort Des Moines Park

Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing

Des Moines Water Works Park

Bike Trails
Fishing
Grills

MacRae Park

Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area

Gray's Lake Park

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