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Greenwood Elementary School

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

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About Greenwood Elementary School

Greenwood Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 293 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 72 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	316 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone	(515) 242-8410
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	293
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20
Students per teacher	14.7
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 190897000538). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Callanan Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 0.8 mi Hubbell ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.8 mi Ruby Van MeterPublic · Grades K to 12Des Moines · 0.8 mi Bergman AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 0.8 mi Roosevelt High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.9 mi Merrill Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.2 mi Downtown SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi Hanawalt ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.3 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Greenwood Elementary School serve?

Greenwood Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?

Greenwood Elementary School reported 293 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Elementary School?

About 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 293 students and 20 teachers in federal data.

Is Greenwood Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Greenwood Elementary School in?

Greenwood Elementary School 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 Greenwood Elementary School located?

Greenwood Elementary School is at 316 37th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312. The phone number is (515) 242-8410.

How many other schools are near Greenwood Elementary School?

There are 72 other schools within 5 miles of Greenwood Elementary School in our directory.