Des Moines Elementary

22001 9th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198

desmoines.highlineschools.org/

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Des Moines Elementary is a public school located in the city of Des Moines, Washington, and is part of the Highline Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the elementary grades. It is situated in a convenient residential area, functioning as a key educational hub for the local community by fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive environment for young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning, reflecting the broader mission of the Highline district to ensure that every student is known, valued, and prepared for the future. With its location near the Puget Sound waterfront, the school benefits from a unique regional identity, often integrating community engagement and localized learning opportunities into its culture. Overall, Des Moines Elementary serves as a cornerstone for local families, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and the holistic well-being of its students.

520

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Des Moines Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	148
Black	82
Asian	69
Two or More	74
Pacific Islander	20

Hispanic
148 (28.5 %)
White
126 (24.3 %)
Black
82 (15.8 %)
Two or More
74 (14.3 %)
Asian
69 (13.3 %)
Pacific Islander
20 (3.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-3700
Website:	http://desmoines.highlineschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 38

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 93