Windsor Elementary

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

5912 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311

296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Windsor Elementary School, located at 5912 University Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public school serving students within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. Situated in a historic neighborhood near Drake University, the school serves as a central pillar for its community, offering a traditional elementary education program that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering student development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to diversity and its focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Windsor Elementary typically benefits from its proximity to the university, which often allows for community partnerships and educational resources that enrich the student experience. With a dedication to literacy, social-emotional learning, and academic growth, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond while maintaining strong connections with the local Des Moines community.

296

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Windsor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	49
Black	45
Asian	10
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
169 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
49 (16.6 %)
Black
45 (15.2 %)
Two or More
22 (7.4 %)
Asian
10 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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)242-8440
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 41

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 58