Jefferson Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 2425 Watrous Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students within the Des Moines Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By utilizing a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for future educational success while encouraging curiosity and collaboration in a classroom setting.

The school community is known for its focus on inclusivity and providing equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of their background. With a dedicated staff of educators and support personnel, Jefferson Elementary works closely with local families to address individual student needs and promote a positive school culture. Situated in the Watrous neighborhood, it serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education, striving to instill the foundational skills necessary for students to thrive as they progress through their academic careers.

338

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	51
Black	29
Asian	10
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	3

White
220 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
51 (15.1 %)
Black
29 (8.6 %)
Two or More
25 (7.4 %)
Asian
10 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

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)242-8416
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 57

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57