Monroe Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Monroe Elementary School, located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Des Moines Public Schools district, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, working to meet the needs of a varied student body while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Monroe Elementary often engages its neighborhood through various school-wide events and community partnerships. The school benefits from its location in a historic and active area of Des Moines, which frequently allows for strong parental involvement and community support. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Monroe aims to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens within a welcoming and collaborative school culture.

423

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monroe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	102
Black	145
Asian	93
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

Black
145 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
102 (24.1 %)
Asian
93 (22.0 %)
White
43 (10.2 %)
Two or More
29 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (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)242-8425
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 65

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 65