DELAWARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Delaware Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Polk Comm School District school district, located in Des Moines, IA with about 418 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 30 teachers, Delaware Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Delaware Elementary is a public school located in Des Moines, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and student engagement, Delaware Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper levels of the Southeast Polk district.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community involvement and the use of modern educational resources to meet diverse student needs. With a curriculum designed to align with state standards, the staff prioritizes building a strong educational partnership with families. As a key institution within the district, Delaware Elementary emphasizes a culture of belonging, ensuring that students feel welcomed and encouraged to reach their full potential throughout their elementary education.

For more information, contact Delaware Elementary at (515) 262-3197 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4401 E 46th St
Des Moines, IA 50317
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DELAWARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Des Moines, IA with about 418 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
418
Teachers:
30.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 418 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DELAWARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%
Black or African American
5.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.6%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.