Des Moines Elementary School

Des Moines Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
22001 9th Ave S,  Des Moines, WA
Highline School District
4.7
507 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jenniffer Reinig
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
44%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.3%
State Average
41.7%
Science
53.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
525:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
28.5%
White
24.2%
Black
15.8%
Two or more races
14.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.8%

School Rankings

#13 Most Diverse Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/19/2024
I have 3 kids who all went to Des Moines Elementary. All I can say from staff to education is all great. Very involving with family about student needs.
5.0 parent
1/18/2024
All staff and teachers are wonderful and truly care about each and every student. As a parent I feel very welcome and engaged too. Beautiful building and good safety precautions in place.
4.0 parent
2/18/2016
We have a sixth grader who is finishing up her time at Des Moines and a kindergartner who is just getting started. The best things about the school:1) It's a tiny and close knit community. The staff know everyone by name. The parents feelVery comfortable at the school. The kids treat it like an exte...
5.0 parent
4/17/2014
me gusta la Escuela porque los profesores por lo general estan atentos al aprendizaje de nuestros hijos. el personal de la officina como las secretarias, la enfermeria, el principal, la traductora son personas muy amables y atentas en su trabajo. me encantan los programas gratuitos que ofrece la esc...

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Des Moines Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Des Moines, WA and is served by the Highline School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Des Moines Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $660,772. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mount Rainier High School, River Ridge Elementary School, Satellite High School, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Des Moines Elementary School.

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