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Lovejoy Elementary School

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

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About Lovejoy Elementary School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Lovejoy Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 394 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 30 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	801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone	(515) 242-8419
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	394
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32.5
Students per teacher	12.1
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 190897000552). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

South Union Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Jackson Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.1 mi Weeks Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.4 mi Studebaker Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.6 mi McCombs Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.6 mi Howe ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.6 mi Wright Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.7 mi Morris Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1.9 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 Lovejoy Elementary School serve?

Lovejoy Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Lovejoy Elementary School?

Lovejoy Elementary School reported 394 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 394 students and 32.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Lovejoy Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Lovejoy Elementary School in?

Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy Elementary School located?

Lovejoy Elementary School is at 801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315. The phone number is (515) 242-8419.

How many other schools are near Lovejoy Elementary School?

There are 30 other schools within 5 miles of Lovejoy Elementary School in our directory.