FINDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Findley Elementary School 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 343 students offering grade levels from 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 27 teachers, Findley Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Findley Elementary School, located on Oxford Street in Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of its local community within the Des Moines Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Findley aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core academic mission, Findley Elementary is known for its focus on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood. The school faculty works collaboratively to provide tailored instruction and enrichment opportunities that cater to the unique needs of their students. With a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, Findley plays a vital role in nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Findley Elementary School at (515) 242-8407 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
FINDLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Des Moines, IA with about 343 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 343
- Teachers:
- 27.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 343 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.9%
- White
- 30.0%
- Black or African American
- 18.1%
- Asian
- 11.4%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 56.0%
- Male
- 44.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.