EDMUNDS FINE ARTS ACADEMY

Edmunds Fine Arts Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 312 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Edmunds Fine Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Edmunds Fine Arts Academy, located in the River Bend neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a specialized PK-8 institution within the Des Moines Public Schools district. As a dedicated magnet school, its core mission is to integrate rigorous academic instruction with a comprehensive arts-based curriculum. Students at Edmunds engage in a variety of disciplines—including music, visual arts, dance, and theater—designed not only to foster creative expression but also to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills across all subjects.

The school is known for creating a vibrant, inclusive environment that emphasizes the "whole child" approach to education. By leveraging partnerships with local cultural organizations and utilizing arts-integration strategies, Edmunds provides students with unique opportunities for hands-on learning and performance. This focus on the arts, combined with the school’s commitment to academic excellence, aims to prepare students for success in high school and beyond, fostering a community of innovative learners who are well-rounded, expressive, and culturally aware.

For more information, contact Edmunds Fine Arts Academy at (515) 243-1174 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.