Findley Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

304 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

304

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Findley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	82
Black	60
Asian	45
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
96 (31.6 %)
Hispanic
82 (27.0 %)
Black
60 (19.7 %)
Asian
45 (14.8 %)
Two or More
20 (6.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)242-8407
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52