MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Moore 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 297 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 24 teachers, Moore 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.
Moore Elementary School, located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment that emphasizes student development through a structured K-5 curriculum. By prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional learning, Moore Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging active participation in the local Beaverdale community.
Beyond its academic offerings, Moore Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and extracurricular engagement. The school leverages its location in a historic residential area to create a stable, supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families collaborate closely. Through various school programs, seasonal events, and a focus on individualized student support, the institution strives to maintain a positive learning culture that values both high academic standards and the holistic well-being of every child.
For more information, contact Moore Elementary School at (515) 242-8426 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Des Moines, IA with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 24.9
- 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 297 students
- White
- 47.8%
- Black or African American
- 22.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.8%
- Two or more races
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.