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Carver Elementary

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades PreK to 5 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Carver Elementary

Carver Elementary is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 436 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.8 teachers in all). It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 66 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Phone	(515) 242-8418
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	436
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.8
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897001596). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

East High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.6 mi Hiatt Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 0.7 mi J. W. Reed Christian AcademyPrivate, Other religious · Grades K to 12Des Moines · 0.9 mi Moulton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Capitol View Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Joshua Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Des Moines · 1.2 mi Walnut Street SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carver Elementary serve?

Carver Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Carver Elementary?

Carver Elementary reported 436 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 436 students and 30.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Carver Elementary a public or charter school?

Carver Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Carver Elementary in?

Carver Elementary is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Carver Elementary located?

Carver Elementary is at 705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. The phone number is (515) 242-8418.

How many other schools are near Carver Elementary?

There are 66 other schools within 5 miles of Carver Elementary in our directory.