Capitol View Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

505 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Capitol View Elementary School, located in the Capitol Park neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a foundational learning institution within the Des Moines Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grade levels. Its mission generally emphasizes fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school while feeling connected to their neighborhood peers.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and a diverse student body. By utilizing a range of educational resources and community partnerships, Capitol View aims to address the unique needs of its learners through tailored classroom experiences. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing a welcoming atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and community engagement to support overall student success.

505

Total Students

43.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capitol View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	275
Black	75
Asian	16
Two or More	20

Hispanic
275 (54.5 %)
White
119 (23.6 %)
Black
75 (14.9 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
Asian
16 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Phone:	(515)242-8402
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 77