Moulton Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Moulton Elementary School, located in the River Bend neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, is a key component of the Des Moines Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its students, striving to ensure that every child has access to the resources necessary for success within the classroom and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Moulton Elementary prioritizes building strong connections with the surrounding community and families. The school often acts as a hub for local engagement, promoting partnerships that support student well-being and enrichment. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, Moulton aims to prepare its students to be resilient, capable learners who are equipped to contribute positively to their community as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

420

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moulton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	138
Black	187
Asian	30
Two or More	31
American Indian	5

Black
187 (44.5 %)
Hispanic
138 (32.9 %)
Two or More
31 (7.4 %)
Asian
30 (7.1 %)
White
29 (6.9 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)

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)242-8427
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 72

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 61