DeSoto Intermediate School

Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District

www.admschools.org

347 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

DeSoto Intermediate School is a key educational facility within the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) Community School District, located in DeSoto, Iowa. Serving as a foundational link in the district's academic structure, the school focuses on providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the intermediate grade levels. By emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a strong sense of belonging within the local ADM community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the ADM Community School District, which prioritizes innovation, student-centered instruction, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. As part of a district known for its commitment to excellence and professional development, DeSoto Intermediate benefits from shared resources and a cohesive curriculum that aligns with state standards. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school news, and district-wide initiatives through the official ADM school website, which serves as a central hub for information regarding school events, policies, and academic programs.

347

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeSoto Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
315 (90.8 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.5 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District
Phone:	(515)834-2424
Website:	http://www.admschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Grade 5 166

Grade 6 181