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Jefferson Elementary School

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

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About Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school in Des Moines, Iowa, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 312 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 21.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County. Des Moines Independent Comm School District runs 54 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 51 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone	(515) 242-8416
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	312
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	21.9
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 190897000548). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Des Moines Adventist SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 0.1 mi Brody Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 0.5 mi Wright Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi Park Ave Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.4 mi Lincoln High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 1.5 mi Morris Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.8 mi South Union Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.9 mi St Anthony Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Des Moines · 2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?

Jefferson Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

Jefferson Elementary School reported 312 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 312 students and 21.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Jefferson Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Jefferson 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 Jefferson Elementary School located?

Jefferson Elementary School is at 2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321. The phone number is (515) 242-8416.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elementary School in our directory.