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King Elementary School

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

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About King Elementary School

King Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 315 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 74 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. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone	(515) 242-8417
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	315
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24
Students per teacher	13.1
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 190897000556). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Edmunds Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.7 mi Moulton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 0.8 mi Monroe Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi Ruby Van MeterPublic · Grades K to 12Des Moines · 1.2 mi Callanan Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.3 mi North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 1.3 mi Downtown SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.4 mi Walnut Street SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.5 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 King Elementary School serve?

King Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend King Elementary School?

King Elementary School reported 315 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 315 students and 24 teachers in federal data.

Is King Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is King Elementary School in?

King 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 King Elementary School located?

King Elementary School is at 1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. The phone number is (515) 242-8417.

How many other schools are near King Elementary School?

There are 74 other schools within 5 miles of King Elementary School in our directory.