Moore Elementary School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

296 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Moore Elementary School, located in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment that emphasizes student development through a structured K-5 curriculum. By prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional learning, Moore Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging active participation in the local Beaverdale community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Moore Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and extracurricular engagement. The school leverages its location in a historic residential area to create a stable, supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families collaborate closely. Through various school programs, seasonal events, and a focus on individualized student support, the institution strives to maintain a positive learning culture that values both high academic standards and the holistic well-being of every child.

296

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moore Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	51
Black	63
Asian	31
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
119 (40.2 %)
Black
63 (21.3 %)
Hispanic
51 (17.2 %)
Asian
31 (10.5 %)
Two or More
31 (10.5 %)
American Indian
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)242-8426
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43