Carver Elementary

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carver Elementary School, located at 705 E. University Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, is a public school serving students within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a diverse urban school district, Carver focuses on creating an inclusive environment that supports students from a wide variety of backgrounds, striving to ensure that all learners have access to the resources and support necessary to reach their potential.

In addition to its core curriculum, Carver Elementary typically offers various programs designed to enrich the student experience, including literacy initiatives, math support, and extracurricular opportunities. The school community often emphasizes the importance of family and parental involvement as a key component of student success. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and families, Carver aims to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school while building a strong sense of school pride and personal responsibility.

423

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	228
Black	105
Asian	18
Two or More	21
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
228 (53.9 %)
Black
105 (24.8 %)
White
46 (10.9 %)
Two or More
21 (5.0 %)
Asian
18 (4.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)242-8418
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 72

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 67