Greenwood Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

272 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Greenwood Elementary School is a prominent public school located in the charming Greenwood neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive, inclusive environment. It benefits from a prime location near the Des Moines Art Center and Greenwood Park, which provides students with unique opportunities for outdoor learning and community engagement.

The school is part of the Des Moines Public Schools district and is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Greenwood emphasizes individualized instruction and fosters a culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a blend of rigorous curriculum and enrichment programs, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

272

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	38
Black	49
Asian	8
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
144 (52.9 %)
Black
49 (18.0 %)
Hispanic
38 (14.0 %)
Two or More
32 (11.8 %)
Asian
8 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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)242-8410
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 53

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 47