WINDSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Windsor Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 375 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Windsor Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Windsor Elementary School, located at 5912 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public school serving students within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. Situated in a historic neighborhood near Drake University, the school serves as a central pillar for its community, offering a traditional elementary education program that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering student development in a supportive, inclusive environment.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to diversity and its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Windsor Elementary typically benefits from its proximity to the university, which often allows for community partnerships and educational resources that enrich the student experience. With a dedication to literacy, social-emotional learning, and academic growth, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond while maintaining strong connections with the local Des Moines community.
For more information, contact Windsor Elementary at (515) 242-8440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8440
WINDSOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Des Moines, IA with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 375
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 375 students
- White
- 49.6%
- Black or African American
- 17.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Asian
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.