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Moulton Elementary School

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

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About Moulton Elementary School

Moulton Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Des Moines, Iowa. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 465 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Des Moines. With about 32.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.3 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. Within 5 miles there are 70 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1541 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone	(515) 242-8427
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	465
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32.6
Students per teacher	14.3
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 190897000565). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

North High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Des Moines · 0.7 mi King Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 0.8 mi Carver ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Edmunds Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Des Moines · 1 mi Findley Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 6Des Moines · 1.2 mi Harding Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.5 mi Walnut Street SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Des Moines · 1.5 mi Hiatt Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Des Moines · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Moulton Elementary School serve?

Moulton Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Moulton Elementary School?

Moulton Elementary School reported 465 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 465 students and 32.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Moulton Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Moulton Elementary School in?

Moulton 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 Moulton Elementary School located?

Moulton Elementary School is at 1541 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314. The phone number is (515) 242-8427.

How many other schools are near Moulton Elementary School?

There are 70 other schools within 5 miles of Moulton Elementary School in our directory.